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African Carved Ebony

African Carved Ebony Lamp
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare African sculpture mounted as a table lamp. Ebony base, linen lampshade. Handmade sculpture in
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Table Lamps

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Wood, Ebony

African Carved Ebony Lamp
African Carved Ebony Lamp
$946 Sale Price
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H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in
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Vintage 1950s Kenyan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Ebony

Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
$450
H 10 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Wood, Ebony

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
$680 Sale Price
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H 13.25 in W 4 in D 7 in
Big Vintage African Hand Carved Ebony Statue - Reclining Object Table Decoration
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
This Offer is only available in France and EU Countries. A rare, large African Ebony statue
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Vintage 1950s African Folk Art Serving Pieces

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Ebony

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
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Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

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Ebony

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A whimsical sculpture of multiple abstract faces. Carved of one piece of solid ebony.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Pair of Carved Ebony Bookends as African Warriors
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved ebony bookends modelled as African warriors, resting on their haunches, with glass
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20th Century African Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Carved Ebony Bookends as African Warriors
Pair of Carved Ebony Bookends as African Warriors
$1,800 / set
H 12.7 in W 4 in D 5 in
French Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Bookends African Heads on Base 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Bookends African Heads on Base 1920s These breathtaking objects
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Ebony

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A
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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
$1,400
H 16 in W 6.88 in D 2.5 in
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures
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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African families tree sculpture. Measure: 18".
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20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Carved Ebony Prestige Staff Depicting an Important Elder or Leader
Located in London, GB
A Carved Ebony Prestige Staff Depicting an Important Elder or Leader wearing a Head-Ring ‘Isicoco
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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

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Ebony

Finely Carved African Female Gold Earrings Ebony Turquoise Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Finely carved, beautiful African female mounted on an 18 K gold base. The face is ebony and the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro More Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with
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Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood, Ebony

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
$600 Sale Price / set
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H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Tuareg Silver and Ebony Wood Jewelry Box 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Tuareg Silver Outer Layer on Ebony Wood Jewelry Box. Rectangular form Islamic
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Islamic Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important Sculptural Lamp — Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa Former Rhodesia
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Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Bookends

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Ebony

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African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"
Located in L'Etang, FR
Rare & exceptional African hand carved ebony wood sculpture mounted as a table lamp. Carved in a
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Mid-20th Century African Other Table Lamps

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Linen, Wood, Ebony

Solid Ebony Carved Candlestick Depicting Native Africans
Located in Richmond, CA
Turned and carved solid ebony candlestick depicting several native Africans.
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Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

African Beauty II, Ebony, Boxwood, Cocobolo Wood sculpture by Nairi Safaryan
By Nairi Safaryan
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Each stunning piece is hand carved to the limits of the wood's capacity by combining technical
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2010s American Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

African Beauty I, Ebony, Boxwood, Cocobolo Wood sculpture by Nairi Safaryan
By Nairi Safaryan
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Each stunning piece is hand carved to the limits of the wood's capacity by combining technical
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2010s American Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carved heads. An African, solid ebony decorative statue, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Antique Female Statue, African, Ebony, Hand Carved, Tribal Figure, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique female statue. An African, solid ebony hand carved tribal figure, dating to the
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Early 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Fisherman, African Missionary Carved Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
The fisherman, African missionary carved wood sculpture. Solid ebony.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony, Wood

Unique Art Deco Folding Table Carved From One Piece of Ebony Wood, 1930s, Africa
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unique Art Deco folding table carved from one piece of Ebony wood Period: 1930-1939 Source
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Vintage 1930s African Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Ebony

Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-carved female bust. An African, ebony ornamental figure on Portland stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Busts

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Ebony

Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Ebony Rhinoceros sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved with utmost precision, this masterpiece showcases
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Ebony

Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother & Children
Located in Topeka, KS
Unique vintage Tribal Makonde hand carved ebony wood art sculpture of a mother and her children
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Benin King Oda and Queen Pair of Hand Carved Antique Figures West African 1920s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
The King Oda and his Queen, superior pair of antique Benin carved local hardwood figures. A first
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Early 20th Century Beninese Edo Antiquities

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Ebony

20th Century Carved African Female Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunningly beautiful African carved ebony female bust. The figure has been carved from a
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

African Ebony Wood Hand Carved Elephant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Handcrafted in Africa.
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Ebony

20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture A finely carved and detailed solid
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Ebony

Large Carved Ebony Cubist Sculpture of a Rhinoceros, African
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large carved ebony Cubist sculpture of a Rhinoceros, African, first half of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ebony

Decorative Ebony Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative ebony impressive hand-carved African statue from Kenya. Nice details with metal
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved walking cane. An African, ebony tribal stick with figural male mask
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Antique Late 19th Century More Desk Accessories

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Ebony

Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved African Female Gold Earring Ebony Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely carved, beautiful African female mounted on an 18 karat gold base with gold earrings and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Walking Stick Cane with Carved Ebony African Tribal Male Head
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Walking stick cane with carved ebony African tribal male head.
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Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculptures Fork and Spoon Dark Ebony Wood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved African tribal dark ebony wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Hand-Carved Large Ebonized African Elephant Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved ebonized wood African elephant bookends. One of the elephant has his tusk repaired
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

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Ebony

Decorative Hand-Carved African Set of Four Statues from Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statues of two women and two warriors. Handmade in Kenya
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Vintage 1950s Kenyan Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
figurative sculpture is made of ebony. This decorative piece of African art is truly eye-catching and has
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20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Artona Series 'Africa' Chairs Produced, Maxalto 4 Available
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, Maxalto, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of 4 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. They are part of the 'Artona
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Humorous Black Man Portrait Ebony Sculpture Walking Stick Cane. Jazz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
an humorous black man portrait sculpture.. Antique british cane representing an african carved in
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20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ebonized African Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
African "Ashanti" stool. Hand-carved from African hardwood. Ebony finish. See our other listings
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Ebonized African Ashanti Stool
H 15.75 in W 21 in D 11 in
Ebonized African Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
African "Ashanti" stool. hand-carved from African hardwood. Ebony finish. See our other listings
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Tribal Stools

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Wood

Ebonized African Ashanti Stool
H 15.75 in W 21 in D 11 in
African Carved Ebony Sculpture "Tree Of Life"
Located in New London, CT
This piece of African tribal art features abstracted human figures composing a tree form. Titled
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Late 20th Century African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Carved and ebonized African female head
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stamped AFF Paris, circa 1930
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20th Century French Statues

Materials

Brass

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By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional burl and chrome coffee table attributed to Milo Baughman. The table features a rich blonde burl top with geometric chrome inlay, which rests on a bright chrome plinth bas...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Butcher Block and Aluminum Counter Height Stool
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Butcher block and aluminum counter height stool, one only.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum

Mid Century Stilnovo Brass Seven Arm Fixture with Multi Color Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 light fixture is attributed to Stilnovo. This fixture has a slender brass frame and support rod with seven arms ending in multi-colored metal shades. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
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Hand-Painted Four-Panel Chinese Screen with Garden Pavilion and Peony Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A four-panel folding screen depicting a serene Chinese garden landscape, this piece brings a sense of depth and tranquility to any interior. The detailed hand-painted scene captures ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Paper

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
$1,200
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.
By Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A forged iron and limestone coffee table by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), from a drawing by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). French, c. 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency, Pink Alabaster, Marbro Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Agate

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Oak

French 18th Century Solid Oak Trestle Dining Table
French 18th Century Solid Oak Trestle Dining Table
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$5,600
H 29.5 in W 82 in D 33.25 in
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Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base
Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base
$12,760 Sale Price / item
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H 15 in Dm 42 in
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Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood

Solid Suar Wood Round Side Table Modern Organic
Solid Suar Wood Round Side Table Modern Organic
$1,180 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 14.97 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood

Solid Mango Wood Round Side Table Modern Organic
Solid Mango Wood Round Side Table Modern Organic
$1,300 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
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African Carved Ebony For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African carved ebony available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ebony and metal, every African carved ebony was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved ebony, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right African carved ebony, those designed in Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia and Benin People each produced at least one beautiful African carved ebony that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Carved Ebony?

The average selling price for an African carved ebony at 1stDibs is $968, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $8,950 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Carved Ebony
  • 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.