African hand carved Traditional 'Baoulé' chair, 1920s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
ethnic Chair - Senufo furniture Measures : 40x58cm - H:56 cm - SH:26cm Origin: Baoulé people, Côte d'Ivoire.
Wood
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
$857Sale Price|50% Off
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, Etro Home Interiors
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, Etro Home Interiors
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
Vintage Teak Mini Chair from Madura Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mini stool from the late 20th century features a beautiful wood texture, crafted from a solid block of teak. Stools such as these were used on the Island of Madura by workers in...
Wood, Teak
Ghana Hand-Carved Fruitwood Tribal Bench, Vintage Seating, 1980s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1348 African carved tribal bench.
Fruitwood
$1,500
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with...
Wood
Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
Wood, Teak
$760
H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcrafted and decorated with geom...
Wood
Rustic Wooden African Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rustic wooden chair finds its origins in the African continent, we date it back to the 1970s. The chair has a brutalist appearance, made from 2 solid wooden pieces. The chair i...
Wood
Organic Wabi-Sabi Chair, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
French rustic folk art wooden chair, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi philosophy. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece is a unique expression of organic beauty, boasting re...
Wood
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
Wood
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
Wood
$1,560
H 24.81 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
A rare and sculptural example of late 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted armchair is made from solid pine and exudes the warmth, honesty, and elegance associated w...
Pine
Carved 19th Century West Indies Rosewood Plantation Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautifully carved 19th century West Indies rosewood plantation chair.
Cane, Rosewood
$1,280
H 12.21 in W 16.93 in D 14.77 in
Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine hand‑carved African stool dating to the mid‑20th century, beautifully executed from a single piece of dense hardwood. The gently concave top and robust form offer both comfort...
Hardwood
$1,500
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair, Carved Wood, Early 20th Century, Mali
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Wood
$450
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 17.75 in
Rustic Javanese Vintage Wooden Side Chair with Slatted Bamboo Back and Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage Javanese side chair from the mid 20th century with slatted bamboo back and seat. Created on the island of Java during the Midcentury period, this side chair features...
Bamboo, 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
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Wood
$2,200 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder risin...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,800
H 25 in W 32 in D 1 in
19th Century American Copper Bull Weathervane, Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully weathered 19th century American copper bull weathervane, now presented on a newly fabricated black metal display base. This sculptural silhouette captures the rustic ch...
Copper
Brutalist Dining Chairs by De Puydt
By De Puydt
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These brutalist dining chairs were manufactured by De Puydt around the 1970s. The chairs were made of solid Oak wood, with a high quality finish and well-crafted construction. De Pu...
Oak
Zodiac Copper Wall Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.
Copper
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
$8,775
H 62.21 in W 60.63 in D 80.71 in
19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Solomonic Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
$31,900
H 29.93 in W 852.37 in D 31.5 in
Bridge Sofa by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Bridge sofa, designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project in the 1950s, reflects a synthesis of architectural clarity and sculptural expression. Conc...
Leather, Teak
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
Leather
$6,330 / set
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A matched pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs in dark stained wood, newly reupholstered in a quality woven fabric in sage green. The frames feature curved armrests and splayed legs ch...
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 64.0"H x 34.0"D Bulb Specificat...
Brass
Pagos, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and grey-lacquered metal and beige fabric floor lamp produced by Pagos, Sweden, c. 1950s. Some minor staining on fabric shades. Missing bead on one pull string. Wear consi...
Metal
$2,145 / set
H 74.81 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Garden Obelisks, English, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of hand forged wrought iron garden obelisk. Cylindrical in form with with the top having a curved outline with a ball finial. This pair was salvaged from the rose...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
$94,376 / set
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Danish architect and designer Viggo Boesen and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark during the 1930s. The chairs feature a stained beec...
Sheepskin, Beech
$1,995
H 5.52 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped...
Bronze
$1,229 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels t...
Aluminum, Brass
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