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Hayat Safari Chairs

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair, 1960
Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair, 1960

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair, 1960

$1,228

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair, 1960

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This original Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari chair from the 1960s is in first-class condition. The

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Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman
Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman

Pair of Hayat Bros. Leather Campaign Safari Chairs & Ottoman

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Weathered pair of mid-century modern black leather safari chairs and one matching ottoman. The

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20th Century Pakistani Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

$1,650

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers
Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers

Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers

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H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in

Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Midcentury safari chair in black leather and walnut frame with brass fitting. Designed by M Hayat

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Braga, Braga

'Safari' lounge chair and ottoman, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s This 'Safari

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Braga, Braga

'Safari' lounge chair, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s This 'Safari' armchair shows

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Braga, Braga

'Safari' lounge chairs and ottoman, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s Two chairs and

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros
Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros

Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros

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H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in

Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Rare leather folding chair by exotic luxus company M. Hayat & Bros. Ldt. of Pakistan from the 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros
Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros

Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros

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H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in

Safari leather folding chair from M. Hayat & Bros

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Rare leather folding chair by exotic luxus company M. Hayat & Bros. Ldt. of Pakistan from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair
Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

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H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This original Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari chair from the 60s is in first-class condition. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair, 1960s
Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair, 1960s

Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair, 1960s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Astoria, NY

Hayat and Brothers, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1960s collapsible rosewood "Safari" or "Roorkee" chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hayat Brothers Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair
Hayat Brothers Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

Hayat Brothers Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

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H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in

Hayat Brothers Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

An original Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair from the 1960s in excellent condition. The black

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs Pakistan, 1970
Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs Pakistan, 1970

Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs Pakistan, 1970

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H 31.11 in W 22.45 in L 31.11 in

Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs Pakistan, 1970

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice pair of so called safari chairs designed and manufactured by M. Hayat & Brothers

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pakistani Rosewood Safari Chairs with Brass by Hayat Brothers
Pakistani Rosewood Safari Chairs with Brass by Hayat Brothers

Pakistani Rosewood Safari Chairs with Brass by Hayat Brothers

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Oakland, CA

Safari chairs for Hayat Brothers, Pakistan, 1968. The chairs are crafted of rosewood and black

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century M. Hayat & Bros Ltd, Rosewood Safari Chairs
Mid-Century M. Hayat & Bros Ltd, Rosewood Safari Chairs

Mid-Century M. Hayat & Bros Ltd, Rosewood Safari Chairs

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Voorburg, NL

Superb black leather and rosewood set of safari chairs with a beautiful natural patina. M. Hayat

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Four Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs
Four Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs

Four Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs

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H 31 in W 22 in D 23 in

Four Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Set of four vintage safari chairs with a confident debonaire stance constructed with well appointed

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs
Pair of Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs

Pair of Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs

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H 31 in W 22 in D 23 in

Pair of Vintage Campaign Safari Chairs

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage safari chairs with a confident debonaire stance constructed with well appointed

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Campaign Style Safari Chairs, M. Hayat & Bros. 1960-1970
Campaign Style Safari Chairs, M. Hayat & Bros. 1960-1970

Campaign Style Safari Chairs, M. Hayat & Bros. 1960-1970

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of British Colonial Campaign style safari chairs / mahogany framework / turned and mortised

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Leather Safari Chairs
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Leather Safari Chairs

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Leather Safari Chairs

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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Leather Safari Chairs

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Sherborne, GB

An outstanding pair of 'Safari' lounge chairs, wood, black leather and brass, Peshawar, Pakistan

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Special listing for K - 2 x Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
Special listing for K - 2 x Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

Special listing for K - 2 x Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

the chair's distinctive safari aesthetic. Its subtly sculpted wooden legs demonstrate a clever and

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Safari or Campaign Leather Chairs
Set of Four Mid-Century Safari or Campaign Leather Chairs

Set of Four Mid-Century Safari or Campaign Leather Chairs

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare set of four Safari or Campaign chairs with an easy, relaxed design. Crafted in the Mid

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20th Century Pakistani Campaign Armchairs

Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s
Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s

Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s

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H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 28.75 in

Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

Safari chair designed and manufactured by M. Hayat & Brothers, Pakistan 1970. M. Hayat

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Rosewood and Leather M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair
1970s Rosewood and Leather M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair

1970s Rosewood and Leather M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Chicago, IL

1970s safari chair by M. Hayat & Bros. in rosewood and black leather. From Pakistan. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs, Pakistan, 1970
Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs, Pakistan, 1970

Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs, Pakistan, 1970

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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in L 29.93 in

Hayat & Brothers Safari Chairs, Pakistan, 1970

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Wilnis, UT

Three beautiful Safari chairs designed and manufactured by M. Hayat & Brothers in Pakistan, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Mid-Century Safari Chair with Ottoman
Vintage Mid-Century Safari Chair with Ottoman

Vintage Mid-Century Safari Chair with Ottoman

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a vintage safari chair with a matching ottoman, both rosewood with black leather and brass

Category

20th Century Pakistani Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rosewood and Leather Safari Campaign Chair by Hayat
Vintage Rosewood and Leather Safari Campaign Chair by Hayat

Vintage Rosewood and Leather Safari Campaign Chair by Hayat

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Hudson, NY

A Classic vintage mid-20th century safari Campaign chair with rosewood frame and black leather seat

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Chairs

Safari Wooden Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s
Safari Wooden Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s

Safari Wooden Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s

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H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Safari Wooden Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers, 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Warsaw, PL

This rosewood and leather campaign chair was manufactured during the 1970s by M. Hayat & Bros. The

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Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
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Located in Odense, DK

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Hayat Safari Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of hayat safari chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique hayat safari chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Hayat safari chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of hayat safari chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern hayat safari chairs are of considerable interest. M. Hayat & Bros Ltd. produced beautiful hayat safari chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Hayat Safari Chairs?

Hayat safari chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,773, while the lowest priced sells for $1,501 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.

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.