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Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

$699

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand-Crafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish Birthing Chair
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish Birthing Chair

Hand-Crafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish Birthing Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Handcrafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish / Birthing Chair. Measures: 20" in width, 16" in depth and 29" H .

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs – A Pair
Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs – A Pair

Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs – A Pair

$990 / set

H 29 in W 16.75 in D 20 in

Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs – A Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

The Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs bring artisan charm and dramatic form to striking, high-end interior settings.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s
French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s

French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s

$400Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in

French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Originally the chair was used as a birthing chair but is now perfect as a small decorative stool.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 6
Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 6

Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 6

$2,879 / set

H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in

Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 6

By Krasna JIzba

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 6 birthing chairs from art deco period and attributed to Krasna Jizba

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair

Located in Duxbury, MA

One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools
Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in

Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of tripod-base bar stools with seats inspired by Primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron stretchers with Brutalist texture, and walnut wood legs and seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970
Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970

Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful hand carved ebony Makonde Palaver African birthing chair with delightful sea creatures. Two parts.

Category

Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving
Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving

Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tripod Legs Side Chair, also called a birthing chair. Hand carved pine wood with three round spinning legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

$3,000 / set

H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Look no further than the Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the artistic flair of the mid-century e...

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection.

Category

2010s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wenge

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection.

Category

2010s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Cord, Leather, Oak

Qwanta Totem Chair
Qwanta Totem Chair

Qwanta Totem Chair

Price Upon Request

H 33 in W 26 in D 31 in

Qwanta Totem Chair

By Jomo Tariku

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jomo Tariku Qwanta Totem Chair, 2022 Ebonized ash with carved and painted detail; 4 different backrests 33 x 26 x 31 in Edition of 18 The Qwanta Totem Chair is the result of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Ash

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two
Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

$2,090 / set

H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in

Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Look no further than the Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the artistic flair of the mid-century e...

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950

Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Look no further than the Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the artistic flair of the mid-century e...

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spanish Mid-Century Carved Wooden Birth Stool with Brutalist Character
Spanish Mid-Century Carved Wooden Birth Stool with Brutalist Character

Spanish Mid-Century Carved Wooden Birth Stool with Brutalist Character

Located in Herentals, BE

A powerful mid-century Spanish birth stool, hand-carved from solid wood and shaped by traditional use. This rare vernacular object combines functional heritage with strong sculptural...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak
Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak

Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak

$900

H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak

Located in Beograd, RS

It has remarkable design inspired by the birthing chairs that are common for the Mediterranean area.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2
Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2

Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2

By Fritz Hansen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Fritz Hansen reissues the Vico Duo chair in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Vico Magistretti’s birth.

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s

"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s

By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1

Located in Utrecht, NL

Folke Jansson turned towards design when he had the idea to make his own chair, but found it too difficult to make. He asked for the assistance of the Wincrantz Company that start...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s

"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s

By SM Wincrantz 1, Folke Jansson

Located in Utrecht, NL

Folke Jansson turned towards design when he had the idea to make his own chair, but found it too difficult to make. He asked for the assistance of the Wincrantz Company that started ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Pair of Birthing Chairs
Pair of Birthing Chairs

Pair of Birthing Chairs

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in

Pair of Birthing Chairs

Located in Inverness, GB

An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs - they were designed and built for one purpose in mind, birthing.

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Handmade Oak Wood Birthing Chair
Handmade Oak Wood Birthing Chair

Handmade Oak Wood Birthing Chair

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H 33 in W 31 in D 17 in

Handmade Oak Wood Birthing Chair

Located in Bedford, NY

Handmade oak bench-like chair by George Pendleton of Tennessee. Completely hand-done, 16"-height seat. Unique chair.Same type of chair used by famed mid century California designer,...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire
Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire

Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire

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H 23.25 in W 46 in D 19.25 in

Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire

Located in Chicago, IL

This chair was a birthing or "star gazing" chair. It is made from a single piece of wood.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair

Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in

Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Made from solid wood and historically used as a birthing chair. Rectangular seat supported by three wooden tapered legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs and seats.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Silla Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Silla Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara

Silla Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara

By Emiliano Molina

Located in Mexico City, MX

This timeless chair gave birth to the collection. A simple, strong, compact and versatile piece.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 8
Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 8

Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 8

By Krasna JIzba

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 8 birthing chairs from art deco period and attributed to Krasna Jizba

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Primitive Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools
Pair of Primitive Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

Pair of Primitive Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of tripod-base bar stools with seats inspired by Primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron stretchers with Brutalist texture, and walnut wood legs and seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools Upholstered In Cowhide, Pair
Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools Upholstered In Cowhide, Pair

Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools Upholstered In Cowhide, Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs and have been newly reupholstered in a cowhide and nailhead trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair
Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair

Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair

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H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 33.08 in

Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair

Located in London, GB

An occasional chairs, of simplistic two plank construction. Likely created for the tourist market in the 20th century, Mid to late 20th century. An interior design dream, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1960s African Wooden Chair
1960s African Wooden Chair

1960s African Wooden Chair

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H 33.9 in W 15.4 in D 33.5 in

1960s African Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

It features an indented seat and resembles African birthing chairs, frequently carved with decorative or animal motifs.

Category

Vintage 1960s African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs and seats.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Primitive Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.

Category

2010s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Rustic Spanish Tripod Stool, Side Chair, 1950s, Spain
Midcentury Rustic Spanish Tripod Stool, Side Chair, 1950s, Spain

Midcentury Rustic Spanish Tripod Stool, Side Chair, 1950s, Spain

By Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Midcentury "birthing chair" handmade in Spain in 1950s. Undulating wood with trefoil and branch details.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Softwood

Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.
Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.

Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

These hand carved stools were historically used as birthing chairs. Highly decorative and surprisingly comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003
Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003

Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003

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H 22.05 in W 15.36 in L 22.05 in

Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Weesp, NL

This unique piece comes with it's original "birth certificate". The low chair will be shipped insured overseas n a custom made wooden crate.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria
Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria

Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria

By Promemoria

Located in Glasgow, GB

Grey lacquered Ladder chair by Promemoria - A marriage of function and form come together and births ‘Rebecca’ The Rebecca Chair is a convertible ladder-chair that condenses two es...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Original Bertoia Side Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille
Original Bertoia Side Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille

Original Bertoia Side Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille

By Harry Bertoia, Clément Brazille

Located in Geneve, CH

‘Bertoia loom chair’ is an homage to bertoia, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth this year.

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

1960s Brass Chiavari Chair Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
1960s Brass Chiavari Chair Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

1960s Brass Chiavari Chair Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in München, DE

He was born in Chiavari in the Republic of Genoa in 1767. The chairs were thus named after his place of birth.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Two 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Two 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Two 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in München, DE

He was born in Chiavari in the Republic of Genoa in 1767. The chairs were thus named after his place of birth.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Titina Ammannati, Giampiero Vitelli Set of Four Chairs for Poggi
Titina Ammannati, Giampiero Vitelli Set of Four Chairs for Poggi

Titina Ammannati, Giampiero Vitelli Set of Four Chairs for Poggi

By Pozzi, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli

Located in Milano, IT

Transport yourself back to the enchanting 1970s, where Italian ingenuity gave birth to these exquisite chairs, masterfully produced by Pozzi e Verga, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Chiavari Chair Based on a Design by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Mid-Century Walnut Chiavari Chair Based on a Design by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Mid-Century Walnut Chiavari Chair Based on a Design by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in München, DE

The chairs were named after his place of birth. This chair was made in Italy in the 1950s and is a beautiful wood one Vintage condition with no damage.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Utrecht, NL

This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage French 40's Bridge Chairs
Pair of Fully Restored Vintage French 40's Bridge Chairs

Pair of Fully Restored Vintage French 40's Bridge Chairs

Located in Highwood, IL

This was the birth of French bridge chairs. These chairs have more style and charm, better construction and are unbelievably some of the most comfy chairs anyone has ever sat in.

Category

Vintage 1940s French International Style Armchairs

5 Seat Camaleonda Sectional, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
5 Seat Camaleonda Sectional, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970

5 Seat Camaleonda Sectional, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

He had the uncanny ability to take everyday objects and elevate them to the realm of art without sacrificing functionality. The "Cab" chair, birthed from his collaboration with Cassi...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

19th Century English Carved Birthing Chair
19th Century English Carved Birthing Chair

19th Century English Carved Birthing Chair

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H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in

19th Century English Carved Birthing Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century English carved birthing chair. Features large handles on each side and top and a shaped saddle seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Spaniard Tripod Birthing Chair
19th Century Spaniard Tripod Birthing Chair

19th Century Spaniard Tripod Birthing Chair

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H 27.75 in W 19 in D 15 in

19th Century Spaniard Tripod Birthing Chair

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Spaniard Midwife Birthing Tripod Chair/Stool. It is made of solid wood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

1900s Hand-Crafted Spanish Primitive Birthing Chair
1900s Hand-Crafted Spanish Primitive Birthing Chair

1900s Hand-Crafted Spanish Primitive Birthing Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

In this style of birthing chair, made popular in 19th century France, the mother sat or squatted on the stool and grasped the side handles during contractions.

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Elm

African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece
African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece

African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece

Located in Van Nuys, CA

African tribal hand carved birthing folding chair comprised of two pieces that fit into each other for easy assembly with a large wildlife motif lizard carved relief into the back of...

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Spanish Brutalist Carved Walnut Tripod Birthing Chair Stool 29"
Mid Century Spanish Brutalist Carved Walnut Tripod Birthing Chair Stool 29"

Mid Century Spanish Brutalist Carved Walnut Tripod Birthing Chair Stool 29"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century circa 1950s Spanish birthing stool or chair. Made of walnut featuring carved brutalist design with clover shaped cutouts, two handles / arms, and tripod base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Primitive Rustic Chair Stool, Austria 18th Century
Primitive Rustic Chair Stool, Austria 18th Century

Primitive Rustic Chair Stool, Austria 18th Century

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H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in

Primitive Rustic Chair Stool, Austria 18th Century

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Primitive rustic birthing chair, Austria 18th century. Solid, stable, unrestored original condition. perfect patina!  

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair
Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair

Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair

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H 30 in W 19.25 in D 13.25 in

Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Historically used as a birthing chair. Great piece of functional sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair

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H 43.5 in W 22.5 in D 36 in

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

African tribal hand carved birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood backrest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair
Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair

Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair. This chair offers more than a visual appeal, these have a historic use as a birthing chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair
Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair

Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair. This chair offers more than a visual appeal, these have a historic use as a birthing chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.
Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.

Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

These hand carved stools were historically used as birthing chairs. Highly decorative and comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Gaetano Pesce Green and Yellow Chair
Gaetano Pesce Green and Yellow Chair

Gaetano Pesce Green and Yellow Chair

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H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in

Gaetano Pesce Green and Yellow Chair

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Weesp, NL

Gaetano Pesce designed this small chair. On the left bottom it has it's date of birth, 11/02/2003.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Four 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Four 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Four 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in München, DE

He was born in Chiavari in the Republic of Genoa in 1767. The chairs were named after his place of birth. The chairs are made entirely of brass and still have the original velvet ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Lounge Chair by Folke Jansson for Wincrantz Skövde, Sweden 1960s
Upholstered Lounge Chair by Folke Jansson for Wincrantz Skövde, Sweden 1960s

Upholstered Lounge Chair by Folke Jansson for Wincrantz Skövde, Sweden 1960s

By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1

Located in Utrecht, NL

Folke Jansson turned towards design when he had the idea to make his own chair, but found it too difficult to make. He asked for the assistance of the Wincrantz Company that start...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Camaleonda Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
Pair of Camaleonda Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed

Pair of Camaleonda Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed

By Mario Bellini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

He had the uncanny ability to take everyday objects and elevate them to the realm of art without sacrificing functionality. The Cab chair, birthed from his collaboration with Cassina...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

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1978 Knoll International Bastiano Oak Black Leather Armchairs Set
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1978 Knoll International Bastiano Oak Black Leather Armchairs Set

By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Since their birth in 1978, these chairs have only acquired minor imperfections.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Bertoia Diamond Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille
Original Bertoia Diamond Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille

Original Bertoia Diamond Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille

By Harry Bertoia, Clément Brazille

Located in Geneve, CH

‘bertoia loom chair’ is an homage to bertoia, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth this year.

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2010s French Modern Armchairs

African Birthing Chair
African Birthing Chair

African Birthing Chair

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H 36 in W 16 in D 30 in

African Birthing Chair

Located in Miami, FL

Rare authentic birthing chair. There are images of both boy and girl on the upper back.

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20th Century African Tribal Art

French Modernist Birthing Chair
French Modernist Birthing Chair

French Modernist Birthing Chair

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H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

French Modernist Birthing Chair

Located in Dorchester, GB

A modernist spin on the birthing chair. A rare chair, as of yet I'm unable to find another like it.

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1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool
1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool

1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool

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1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool

Located in London, GB

Originally used in Greek, Egyptian and Celtic cultures B.C., the concept of a birthing chair became popular globally and is still highly in use.

Category

Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Provincial Carved Wood Chairs, Circa 1800
Pair of Italian Provincial Carved Wood Chairs, Circa 1800

Pair of Italian Provincial Carved Wood Chairs, Circa 1800

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Pair of Italian provincial carved wood chairs, also known as Cavalier or 'Birthing' Chairs; superb, sculptural profiles

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs

Mid-20th Century African Chair
Mid-20th Century African Chair

Mid-20th Century African Chair

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Mid-20th Century African Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-20th century African birthing chair with giraffe and elephant carving, made for export to the west/tourist trade, and was not for ritual use.

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Mid-20th Century African Chairs

Sergio Mazza "Toga" Chair for Artemide 1960s
Sergio Mazza "Toga" Chair for Artemide 1960s

Sergio Mazza "Toga" Chair for Artemide 1960s

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H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Sergio Mazza "Toga" Chair for Artemide 1960s

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Wien, Wien

In the creative landscape of 1968, Sergio Mazza birthed the Toga Chair, a remarkable piece of furniture fashioned entirely from molded fiberglass.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back: Undulating wood carving details on the front and the sides (diamond shapes.)

Category

Vintage 1920s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Primitive Rustic Tripod Legs “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive Rustic Tripod Legs “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive Rustic Tripod Legs “Birthing” Chair

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage primitive arts and crafts birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back: Undulating wood carving details on the front and the sides, diamond shapes.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive Rustic Belgian Artisanal Birthing Chair with Four Legs
Vintage Primitive Rustic Belgian Artisanal Birthing Chair with Four Legs

Vintage Primitive Rustic Belgian Artisanal Birthing Chair with Four Legs

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage primitive rustic Belgian artisanal birthing chair with four legs Vintage birthing chair with four legs and quatrefoil piercing in the back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Metal

African Birth and Stargazing Chair
African Birth and Stargazing Chair

African Birth and Stargazing Chair

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H 16.5 in W 33 in D 31 in

African Birth and Stargazing Chair

Located in Notting Hill, GB

African birth chair, most likely from Mali. Also known as a stargazing chair.

Category

20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

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$2,880 / item

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Located in grand Lancy, CH

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Birthing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the birthing chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and hardwood, every birthing chair was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage birthing chair now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a birthing chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A birthing chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made birthing chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Folke Jansson and SM Wincrantz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Birthing Chair?

Prices for a birthing chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $320,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,600.

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 Birthing Chair
  • 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.