Ethnic africanist solid wood tripod armchair chair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chaise ethnique africaine en bois massif sculpté à la main, travail artisanal de qualité avec son piétement tripode en un seul morceau. Très bel état vintage avec une belle patine du...
Wood
Sculptural Ethnic Lounge Chair Made of Exotic Wood and Bamboo, 1980s–1990s
Located in Manzano, IT
A striking ethnic lounge chair dating from the 1980s–1990s, handcrafted from exotic wood and finished with a beautifully curved bamboo seat and backrest.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way with different characters and animals represented on the whole chair.
Wood
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
Ideal for collectors seeking rotating lounge chairs, ethnic modern furniture, or Brazilian artisan design, this piece is both sculptural and functional, bringing authenticity, moveme...
Straw
Swedish carved oak chair by Bernhardt Hoettger
Located in London, GB
Swedish oak "Monk chair" with ethnic styling and intricate carving Designed C1930 by Bernhardt Hoettger
Oak
Dogon Armchair by Ferruccio Laviani, Hand-Crafted Modern Design
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dogon is a chair that reinterprets ethnic memories with a modern, minimalist design.
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Dinka Chair in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro Home Interiors, Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The structure with matt dark wengé dye is enriched by polished brass rings, recalling ethnic and tribal atmospheres. Dinka chair with structure in solid beech wood dyed matt Dark We...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in
21st Century Dinka Chair with Arms in Leather col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro Home Interiors, Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The structure with matt dark wengè dye is enriched by polished brass rings, recalling ethnic and tribal atmospheres. Dinka Chair with armrests with structure in solid beech wood dyed...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 34.26 in D 14.97 in
Tribal African Lounge Chair Massive Hand Carded Wood Foldable
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
African lounge chair massive hand carded wood foldable. Nice for an ethnic interior design mix.
Wood
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H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
1950s Hand-Carved Ethnic Chair with Scenes of Community and Tradition.
Located in Marbella, ES
Perfect for enhancing interiors with an ethnic or rustic touch, this chair is a testament to artisanal skill and the richness of cultural narratives.
Wood
Pair of high back Safari Hall chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful, sculptural ethnic chairs. Ideal as side chairs in a bedroom, to tie your shoes in the hallway or purely decorative. 1960s - Africa Very good condition Dimensions: Heig...
Hide, Wood
Pair of ethnic scupltural chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of ethnic design sculptural chairs made from solid and straw.
Straw, Wood
1970s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs Upholstered with Ethnic Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent set of ten high-back chairs, upholstered in an ethnic-inspired fabric in earthy tones of red, blue, and orange, featuring geometric and floral motifs.
Fabric, Wood
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H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
1950s Sculptural Wooden Chair with Tribal Design and Figurative Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Perfect as a centerpiece in bohemian, ethnic, or eclectic spaces, this chair not only provides comfort but also tells a rich and authentic cultural story.
Wood
Mid century bamboo dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ethnic dining chairs with cool interlocking frames and bamboo.
Bamboo
Set of 4 Carved wooden african dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 hand made carved wooden ethnic dining chairs. Ebonized wooden curvy legs.
Wood
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H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 24.41 in
Ethnic Senoufo Chair in Solid Wood from the 50s African Design Ethnic Armchair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful ethnic Senoufo armchair from the 60's coming from Africa. Structure and seat in solid wood entirely carved with "geometrical" forms. Beautiful patina of time on the whole a...
Wood
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H 29.53 in W 15.36 in D 35.44 in
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be disassembled, handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns on the seat and along the ...
Wood
Traditional Vintage 1970's Club Chair with Ethnic textile
Located in New York, NY
This massive chair is a large in size and very comfortable in every aspect.
Sold
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Jean Royere Rare Pair Of Big "oeuf" With Ethnic And Velvet Decor
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE rare pair of famous Big "OEUF" with ethnic and velvet decor sustained by oak tapered legs
Oak
$19,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducar...
Leather, Foam
$2,495 / set
H 33.5 in W 30 in D 24.75 in
Fantastic Pair of Giltwood Corbeille Form French Louis XVI Salon Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These charming French corbeille-form salon chairs are the kind of pieces that instantly make a room feel finished—graceful, welcoming, and unmistakably Parisian in spirit. Designed i...
Walnut
Set of Rattan Lounge by Raoul Guys, 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in BAUD, FR
Magnificent woven rattan living room set by Raoul Guys, 1950s Comprising: 3 armchairs Depth: 71 cm Width: 78 cm Height: 78 cm A kidney-shaped table Bent tubular metal frame with wo...
Rattan
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light in a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
Metal
Art Deco High End Walnut Console-Side Table, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this English, 1930s Art Deco console table in beautiful walnut veneers. A rare opportunity to acquire such high styled and totally original Art Deco table. ...
Aluminum
$2,000 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 21 in
Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive set of two African armchairs is hand-carved from solid tropical wood, each sculpted from a single piece. The chairs feature slightly concave seats and are raised on ...
Wood
Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a round convex seat supported b...
Wood
$3,195
H 29.14 in W 55.52 in D 20.48 in
Contemporary Wooden Bench from Italy, 21st Century, 141 cm Design
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Wooden Bench, Italy
Wood
$15,857
H 57.49 in W 86.23 in D 9.85 in
Osvaldo Borsani oak cabinet with doors, drawers & drop-front panel, Italy, 1945
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large oak storage cabinet with doors, drawers and drop-front panel design by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1945 This substantial storage cabi...
Brass
French Oak Dresser by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible tall three drawer dresser by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on drawers and large stacked ball feet. Unique three drawer style. Ori...
Oak
Art Deco Vase in Bronze and Brass by SVM Handarbete, Sweden 1940s
By SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco vase made in Sweden. Made by SVM. It’s in patinated bronze and brass. It’s in good condition with wear and patina and wear, with number inscription 1959. Dimen...
Brass, Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 7 in W 7 in D 6 in
Group of Wedgwood Jasperware Pottery Vase Dish Bowl & Box in Blue Green & Black
By Wedgewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large grouping of 15 Pieces of Wedgwood Jasperware. All collected by original owner during the mid 20th century. Actual dates on individual pieces are not known. Various markings o...
Ceramic
$24,875
H 33 in W 71.62 in D 19.75 in
French Art Deco Cerused Oak and Mercury Mirrored Sideboard, Eugene Printz, 1930
By Eugene Printz
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Important French Late Art Deco sideboard, buffet, cabinet or console circa 1930 in the style of Eugene Printz. The piece has a refined, sober form and an exquisite combinati...
Mirror, Oak
$12,205 / set
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical slipper chairs 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of slipper chairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The side chairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the e...
Wood
19th Century French Table de Boucher
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 19th Century French Butchers presentation table. With wonderfully thick original marble top, and a rarer double stretcher in red paint with beautiful brass detail.
Marble, Brass, Iron
Hand-Carved White Marble Garden Bench, Contemporary Design, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A contemporary modern designed garden bench carved by hand from a single block of white marble with fine grey veining. The thick rectangular seating is raised by a solid block of mar...
Marble
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