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.
19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair
Leather, 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 Handcrafted Wooden Side Chair, Primitive Style, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian primitive carved wooden side chair. Hand carved.
Wood
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit, carved of a single piece of wood with a sculpedand tribal motif supported by three legs...
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, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a round convex seat supported b...
Wood
$1,546Sale Price|20% Off
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 by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on t...
Animal Skin, Leather, 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 Ethiopia exhibits an unusual, rare form.
Wood
Unavailable
Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian Jimma chair carved from one piece of hardwood.
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.
Ethiopian Gurage Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Beautiful example of an Ethiopian Gurage chair carved from one single piece of hardwood.
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.
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 piece of functional sculpture.
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 on a tripod base connected by slender rods.
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 with hide strips, and stretched over a primitive wood frame.
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.
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered orange in color.
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.
19th Century Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian hand-carved mahogany single chair with tripod legs.
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
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 WIDTH: 21" - 18" SMALLEST DEPTH: 21" - 18" SMALLEST
Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Old artisan hardwood carved chairs. An impressive e-catcher. As a set certainly unique. The handwork means that they are not completely identical, a real wabisabi feeling. Minimal...
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 found antique condition with no restorations. Overall beautifully aged color patina....
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 finish and rich patina.
Wood
Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
This hand carved wooden chair is from the Jima people of Southern Ethiopia.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Ethiopian Walga Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable and covetable example of a Jimma/Gurage People's Walga chair from the Omo River Region, Ethiopia. With its geometric patterned back support, round concave seat, and trip...
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.
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, probably made by the Gurage people of Southwest Ethiopia in Africa.
Wood
Sold
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 chief of the village.
Wood
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Comes from Ethiopia. Very stable.
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 silouette. 3 x 4 inch iron base/stand From the illustrious collection of Tim Hunt & Tam...
Teak
Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique high back chair with a coptic cross.
These seats were designated for a highly regarded individual in the tribe.
Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian high-back chair with brass shell casing adornments on seat and top of backrest.
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 from a single piece of wood.
Wood
Ethiopian Carved Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Exceptional form on this Ethiopian chair carved from a single piece of wood.
Ethiopian sculptural chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian sculptural carved wooden chair in dark patina from the Jimma people in Southern Ethiopia, c. 1900.
Wood
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.
Hardwood
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
A simple, rustic wooden bench with a beautifully worn leather seat and clean design. This double chair/bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great presence.
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.
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 from one single piece of wood and shows a gorgeous patina and age.
Ethiopian High-Back Wooden Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian geometric high back chair from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia.
Wood
Sold
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
Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Unusual circular cutout designed Ethiopians Chief chair carved from a single piece of wood.
Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mini stool from the late 20th century features a beautiful wood texture, crafted from a solid block of teak. Stools such as these were used on the Island of Madura by workers in...
Wood, Teak
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools. The chair also has low turned legs and...
Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art chair in it's original condition. Ca 1820 Sweden.
Pine
Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair
Located in Karis, Nyland
Finnish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-crafted from pine with beautifully sculptured seat and backrest. The legs, seat and vertical backrest have a intr...
Pine
$760
H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcrafted and decorated with geom...
Wood
$825
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and highly decorative sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. The chair is constructed entirely from solid wood and features a simple t...
Wood
$1,500
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair, Carved Wood, Early 20th Century, Mali
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Wood
Vintage Thebes Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Thebes style chair is composed of a painted wood frame with a leather seat and back.
Leather, Wood
$1,280
H 12.21 in W 16.93 in D 14.77 in
Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine hand‑carved African stool dating to the mid‑20th century, beautifully executed from a single piece of dense hardwood. The gently concave top and robust form offer both comfort...
Hardwood
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Stool, Gorague Tribe, Antique Design, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian Carved Wooden Stool from the Gorague tribe. Recently refinished. Two available and sold individually.
Wood
$1,560
H 24.81 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
A rare and sculptural example of late 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted armchair is made from solid pine and exudes the warmth, honesty, and elegance associated w...
Pine
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
Wood
$895
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low seat, height measures 6 1/2"-inches, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...
Leather, Hardwood
$795
H 26.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Traditional tribal chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th century. A chair with low seat height 6 1/2"-inches high to seat, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,418
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 30.32 in
Ethiopian Dark Wood Low Tribal Chair with Removable Panel Back
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian tribal chair in weathered dark wood, raised on four short feet with a removable panel back, possibly from the Gurage People of southwest Ethiopia, about 125 kilometers s...
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$6,990 / set
H 18.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.75 in
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ernest Sabino (large version)
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large pair of French Art Deco wall sconces were created by the French artist "Sabino" in great condition. This design came in two sizes, the large version is 18.5" high and the sm...
Bronze, Nickel
Gad Aulenti Table Lamp for Artemide
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Pileino" is a small, versatile table lamp that allows the user to change both light intensity and direction by positioning the shade. Designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 197...
$1,086
H 8.27 in W 14.57 in D 3.94 in L 8.27 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Foglio” wall light, 1970s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Foglio wall lamp, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966, is a timeless icon of minimalist elegance and functional design. Produced by Flos, the lamp ...
Steel
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.88 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in
Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...
Wood, Cedar
Mid-Century Copper Orrery Planetarium Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Mid-century copper orrery planetarium sculpture. This hand crafted model encapsulates the atomic age, drawing inspiration from the mid century space race style. The base is a weig...
Copper, Metal
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
Steel
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Piero Fornasetti ‘Seeds of Playing Cards’ Tripod Side Table, 1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Piero Fornasetti ‘Seeds of Playing Cards’ side table or occasional table composed of lithographic printed, lacquered and hand-painted on wood tabletop with image of card suits, heart...
Metal
$2,688 / item
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Rattan & Steel, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...
Steel
Pair of Table Lamps by Søholm Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition. Please note: the color/pattern of the table lamps slightly differs.
Stoneware
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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.
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