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African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s
African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s

African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s

$1,800 / set

H 29 in W 13.75 in D 35 in

African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding

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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Located in Izegem, VWV

Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

Located in Rochester, NY

African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations

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Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Utrecht, NL

chiefs, these chairs could be beautiful accent pieces in any interior. Condition: In good vintage

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Mid Century High Back Lisse Dining Chairs Designed by Tim Bates
Set of Eight Mid Century High Back Lisse Dining Chairs Designed by Tim Bates

Set of Eight Mid Century High Back Lisse Dining Chairs Designed by Tim Bates

By Tim Bates

Located in Benington, Herts

flexible with adds to the comfort of these chairs. Pieff's chief furniture designer, Tim Bates, was

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci- My eyes on you
Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci- My eyes on you

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci- My eyes on you

By Andrzej Galek

Located in New York City, NY

transcends both performance and the picture plane. Stacy Engman Chair and chief curator of the

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2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci
Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci

$6,500

H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci

By Jackson Pollock

Located in New York City, NY

transcends both performance and the picture plane. Stacy Engman Chair and chief curator of the

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2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci- Two Men
Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci- Two Men

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci- Two Men

By Jeff Koons

Located in New York City, NY

transcends both performance and the picture plane. Stacy Engman Chair and chief curator of the

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2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci
Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci

$6,000

H 96 in W 48 in D 1 in

Mixed Media Painting by Steven Colucci

By John Byard

Located in New York City, NY

transcends both performance and the picture plane. Stacy Engman Chair and chief curator of the

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2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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congo chief chair
congo chief chair

congo chief chair

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H 25 in W 18 in D 30 in

congo chief chair

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

sexy. this is one of my favorite chief chairs i've come across yet. covered in nail head, legs of

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Early 20th Century African Chairs

Carved Wood Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India
Carved Wood Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India

Carved Wood Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India

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H 32 in W 25 in D 21 in

Carved Wood Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India

Located in Hudson, NY

An outstanding chief's chair from Nagaland in northeast India. This chair, carved from a single

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Early 20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1970s California Studio Baluba Chiefs Chair
1970s California Studio Baluba Chiefs Chair

1970s California Studio Baluba Chiefs Chair

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H 46 in W 14 in D 47 in

1970s California Studio Baluba Chiefs Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Constructed of solid oak, cherry and walnut is this studio made Baluba "Chief's" chair

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Walnut

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhinoceros, and

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair with Cushion.
Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair with Cushion.

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair with Cushion.

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H 29 in W 16.95 in D 19.25 in

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair with Cushion.

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

A royal chair in Asante society It is a sign of power and prestige used exclusively by chiefs. The

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Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Brass

Quistgaard Design Mahogany Chairs by Sibast
Quistgaard Design Mahogany Chairs by Sibast

Quistgaard Design Mahogany Chairs by Sibast

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H 29.5 in W 19 in D 16 in

Quistgaard Design Mahogany Chairs by Sibast

Located in Los Angeles, CA

“ design is about knowing your craft” - Jens H. Quistgaard These striking chairs will

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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only
Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only

Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

Extensive bead work, black and white plant motive these chairs are very elegant and will transform

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Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads, Reclaimed Wood

Cameroon Hand-Carved Chief's Chair
Cameroon Hand-Carved Chief's Chair

Cameroon Hand-Carved Chief's Chair

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H 17 in W 18 in D 17 in

Cameroon Hand-Carved Chief's Chair

Located in Wilton, CT

Imported from Cameroon, delicately hand carved Chief's Chair with feline detailing. Fashioned

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Early 2000s Cameroonian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s
Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s

Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in L 35.44 in

Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful carved tribal African 'chief' chair with hand carved massive wood. Beautiful design

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs
Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs

Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in

Nice Pair of Geometric African Chief Chairs

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

These African Chief chairs are probably manufactured in Katanga, Congo in the 1950s-1960s. They

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs
Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs

Pair of two African Beaded Ceremonial Chief Chairs

Located in Wainscott, NY

White beaded Nigerian Chief chair set. Very unusual and rare in white. Flower, diamond and

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20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

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

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H 36.75 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

Located in North Miami, FL

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s California Studio Craft Chair
1970s California Studio Craft Chair

1970s California Studio Craft Chair

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H 46 in W 14 in D 46 in

1970s California Studio Craft Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s from an estate in Bolinas, California. The designed is inspired by the African Chiefs chair.

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl
Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl

Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Lejre, DK

Designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, he invented the chief's chair as we know it today. Produced in

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900
African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900

African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900

Located in Kingston, NY

Offered is a tall carved African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair. The chair is over 100 years

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Antique Late 19th Century Tanzanian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gunnar H. Guðmundsson Leather Sling Chair
Gunnar H. Guðmundsson Leather Sling Chair

Gunnar H. Guðmundsson Leather Sling Chair

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H 28 in W 27 in D 26.5 in

Gunnar H. Guðmundsson Leather Sling Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

also referred to as the "chiefs" chair has a low slung seat. The piece features an oak frame with

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Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large wood Ethiopian chair.
Large wood Ethiopian chair.

Large wood Ethiopian chair.

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H 47 in W 32 in D 27 in

Large wood Ethiopian chair.

Located in New York, NY

Large Jima chair for a Chief, handmade out of 1 piece of wood.

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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Chairs

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair
Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

. Traditionally made for the Yoruba tribe Kings and Queens, Yoruba chairs are hand embellished with thousands of

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Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Beads

Large African Figural Throne Chair by the Nyamwezi People, Tanzania 20th C.
Large African Figural Throne Chair by the Nyamwezi People, Tanzania 20th C.

Large African Figural Throne Chair by the Nyamwezi People, Tanzania 20th C.

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Carved out of one piece of wood this sculptural Chief's Throne Chair represents a long standing

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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

mahogany root lounge African chair. One of a kind African Tribal Baluba Chief’s reclining throne chair

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Mahogany

African Chokwe People Chief Chair
African Chokwe People Chief Chair

African Chokwe People Chief Chair

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H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in

African Chokwe People Chief Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

African chief throne chair from the Chokwe tribe of Angola or the south western part of the Peoples

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20th Century Angolan Tribal Tribal Art

Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Afghan Chief's Chair with Stool
Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Afghan Chief's Chair with Stool

Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Afghan Chief's Chair with Stool

Located in Peabody, MA

chairs from the Swat Valley of the Hindu Kush Mountains were reserved for use by tribal chiefs or elders

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Antique 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Hide, Cedar

Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast
Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast

Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast

Located in Oakland, CA

chair is unique and therefore different in size. Once serving as the seats of tribal elders and chiefs

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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk

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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook chair for Adelta Oy 1983
Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook chair for Adelta Oy 1983

Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook chair for Adelta Oy 1983

By Eliel Saarinen, Adelta

Located in Kleinburg, ON

Cranbrook Academy of Art, where he was the president and chief architect. The chair is made of natural and

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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ethiopian Chief Chair
Ethiopian Chief Chair

Ethiopian Chief Chair

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H 42 in W 25 in D 21 in

Ethiopian Chief Chair

Located in New York, NY

Ethiopian Chief Chair. Hand-carved, 1940s

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Chairs

Ethiopian Chief Chair
Ethiopian Chief Chair

Ethiopian Chief Chair

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H 43 in W 28 in D 27 in

Ethiopian Chief Chair

Located in New York, NY

Ethiopian Chief Chair. Hand carved, 1940s.

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Chairs

ceremonial chief chair
ceremonial chief chair

ceremonial chief chair

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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28 in

ceremonial chief chair

Located in St. Helena, CA

from the yarubi tribe, a beaded, ceremonial, chief chair. unusual in shape, only the second chair

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Vintage 1930s African Chairs

Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India
Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India

Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India

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H 35 in W 21.5 in D 18 in

Chief's Chair from Nagaland, India

Located in Round Top, TX

A wood chief's chair from Nagaland in northeast, India. This chair, carved from a single piece of

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20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair
African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair

African Ironwood and Leather Chief's Chair

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H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 25 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Chairs

Ethiopian Chief Chair
Ethiopian Chief Chair

Ethiopian Chief Chair

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H 43.5 in W 26 in D 23 in

Ethiopian Chief Chair

Located in New York, NY

Ethiopian chief chair, hand carved from a single piece of wood.

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20th Century Ethiopian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Chief Chair
Ethiopian Chief Chair

Ethiopian Chief Chair

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H 46 in Dm 31 in

Ethiopian Chief Chair

Located in New York, NY

Ethiopian chief chair, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Rich, dark tone.

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20th Century Ethiopian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Chief Chair
Ethiopian Chief Chair

Ethiopian Chief Chair

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H 45.5 in W 35 in D 28.5 in

Ethiopian Chief Chair

Located in New York, NY

Ethiopian chief chair, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Rich, dark tone.

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20th Century Ethiopian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Chief Chairs
Ethiopian Chief Chairs

Ethiopian Chief Chairs

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H 41 in Dm 26 in

Ethiopian Chief Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Ethiopian chief chairs, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Rich, dark tone. Priced as pair

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20th Century Ethiopian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Hand Carved Chiefs Chair
Ethiopian Hand Carved Chiefs Chair

Ethiopian Hand Carved Chiefs Chair

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H 38 in W 21 in D 20 in

Ethiopian Hand Carved Chiefs Chair

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

This beauiful Ethiopian Chiefs Chair from the Jimma region is hand carved from a single piece of

Materials

Wood

ETHIOPIAN Chief's Chair
ETHIOPIAN Chief's Chair

ETHIOPIAN Chief's Chair

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H 36 in W 19 in D 17 in

ETHIOPIAN Chief's Chair

Located in Summerland, CA

One piece of Hardwood representing a Coptic Cross

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20th Century Ethiopian Chairs

Handcarved Ethiopian Chief's Chair
Handcarved Ethiopian Chief's Chair

Handcarved Ethiopian Chief's Chair

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H 43 in W 21 in D 16 in

Handcarved Ethiopian Chief's Chair

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved from one piece of wood with rich dark patina, triangular cut outs, round seat.

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Vintage 1940s Ethiopian Armchairs

Yuruba Beaded Chairs
Yuruba Beaded Chairs

Yuruba Beaded Chairs

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H 36 in W 29 in D 30 in

Yuruba Beaded Chairs

Located in St. Helena, CA

Hand beaded African Chief chairs (priced as individual chairs)

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20th Century African Chairs

Cheiftan Chair , North Africa  19th C.
Cheiftan Chair , North Africa  19th C.

Cheiftan Chair , North Africa 19th C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a solid hand-carved chief chair from north africa.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs

Large-Scale, Vintage Ethiopian Chair

Large-Scale, Vintage Ethiopian Chair

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H 39.75 in W 31 in D 26.5 in

Large-Scale, Vintage Ethiopian Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

High back traditional chief's chair carved from one piece of hardwood. Unusually large format

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Vintage 1960s Ethiopian Chairs

Northern   Ethiopia Hand Carved Chair
Northern   Ethiopia Hand Carved Chair

Northern Ethiopia Hand Carved Chair

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H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in

Northern Ethiopia Hand Carved Chair

Located in New York, NY

Northern Ethiopia Chief's chair from the "Garge" Tribe hand carved from a single piece of acacia

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Vintage 1940s Ethiopian Side Chairs

Illum Wikkelso Easy Chair, Denmark, 1960
Illum Wikkelso Easy Chair, Denmark, 1960

Illum Wikkelso Easy Chair, Denmark, 1960

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H 33.5 in W 37.5 in D 34 in

Illum Wikkelso Easy Chair, Denmark, 1960

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Illum Wikkelso's chief chair with his iconic totem shaped legs. one of our favorite chairs which we

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chief's Beaded Chair
Chief's Beaded Chair

Chief's Beaded Chair

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H 38 in W 25 in D 21 in

Chief's Beaded Chair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

In keeping with traditional Nigerian tribal seating design, the beaded chief's chair was still

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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Beads

Chief's Beaded Chair
Chief's Beaded Chair

Chief's Beaded Chair

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H 38 in W 25 in D 21 in

Chief's Beaded Chair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

In keeping with traditional Nigerian tribal seating design, the beaded chief's chair was still

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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba White Beaded Chair
Yoruba White Beaded Chair

Yoruba White Beaded Chair

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H 39 in W 25 in D 25 in

Yoruba White Beaded Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Yoruba white beaded Chief's chair with an all over white beaded floral design.

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20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

African Chief Stool with Cat Motif
African Chief Stool with Cat Motif

African Chief Stool with Cat Motif

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H 16.5 in W 22 in D 12 in

African Chief Stool with Cat Motif

Located in Chicago, IL

We believe this is an older example, having a cat as the base for a seat.

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Vintage 1920s African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spanish rosewood abacus back Chief’s arm chair & stool
Spanish rosewood abacus back Chief’s arm chair & stool

Spanish rosewood abacus back Chief’s arm chair & stool

Located in Kensington, MD

Mid 20th C. Spanish rosewood abacus back Chief’s arm chair & stool. If you send an

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20th Century Pakistani Armchairs

Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair
Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair

Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair

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H 33.5 in W 31.75 in D 22.5 in

Superb African Senufo Chief's Chair

Located in Fulton, CA

A mid-20th century handmade African Senufo Chief chair with a plank seat. Joined wood construction

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Ethiopian Chiefs Chair

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair

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H 41.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Unusual circular cutout designed Ethiopians Chief chair carved from a single piece of wood

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Reform Hammered Brass Credenza

By Jonathan Adler

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By Tiago Curioni

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Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
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Located in Regensburg, DE

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Located in Chicago, IL

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H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in

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Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
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By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, e...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console
Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console

Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console

$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 30 in W 48 in D 14 in

Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

Futuristic elegance. A polished nickel fretwork cradles a constellation of emerald Lucite cabochons. Topped with a generous slab of Carrara marble, our Globo fretwork console is peti...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Nickel

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Female Torso - Small Figurative Sculpture Woman Bronze Dark Brown Patina
Female Torso - Small Figurative Sculpture Woman Bronze Dark Brown Patina

Female Torso - Small Figurative Sculpture Woman Bronze Dark Brown Patina

Located in Sofia, BG

"Female torso" is a monumental bronze sculpture of a woman. The bronze is covered with green patina. It is created by the artist Maestro Willem Botha. About the artwork Edition :...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Birch

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