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African Carved Chest

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local
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Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...

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Brass

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest
H 35.44 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in

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Large Moorish North African Carved and Brass Decorated Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large North African carved and brass decorated coffer This is a lovely 19th century trunk, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Blanket Chests

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Wood

African Wedding Chest on Stand
Located in Winnetka, IL
Carved African wood wedding chest on metal custom stand now functioning as a console table or
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20th Century African Sideboards

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Wrought Iron

African Wedding Chest on Stand
African Wedding Chest on Stand
H 30 in W 65 in D 14 in
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
. The unique appearance of this African trunk with its hardwood case studded with brilliant brass
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Antique 1870s Zanzibari Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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African Carved Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African carved chest you’re looking for. An African carved chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved chest, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An African carved chest, designed in the Baroque or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made African carved chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Austin Productions are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Carved Chest?

The average selling price for an African carved chest at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $9,980 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Carved Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.