Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
The chairs are made by Yoruba tribes, who inhabit the Western coast of African continent, between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare with 6 hand carved bevelled legs and motif on the back rest.
Wood
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
By Baule Tribe
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautiful hand-carved Baule tribal chair from Ivory Coast, dating to the early 20th century.
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
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Baule Ceremonial Chairs from Ivory Coast
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of 19th-century ceremonial chairs originates from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship and rich artis...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 11.03 in D 35.44 in
Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
Located in London, GB
Lobi Tribal Dagalo deck chair from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast. Carved from a single piece of wood with the normal characteristics of the Lobi tribe, this seat was used by men only.
Wood
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Antique Nicely Patinated Ivory Coast Hand Carved Wood Low Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique nicely patinated ivory coast low chairs, dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Wood
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Antique Nicely Patinated Ivory Coast Hand-Carved Wood Low Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique nicely patinated Ivory Coast low chairs, dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Wood
Unavailable
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Early Twentieth-Century Finely Carved Small Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century small chair displays a beautiful form. Typically low to the ground, such chairs are found among the Dan and Baule cultures in the Ivory Coast.
Hardwood
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
From the Ivory Coast of Africa.
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Primitive 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African hand-carved wooden chair with a beautiful dark brown patina. This folding chair, made up of two pieces that fit together, is made from a single piece of West African cabinet ...
Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 21 in D 17 in
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted sculptural and masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples.
Hardwood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
African Baoulé chair, early 20th century. Unique chair used by the Baoulé people (Akan tribe) from Ivory Coast in Western Africa.
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence.
Wood
Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic pair of antique African low chairs from the Baule Tribe in the Ivory Coast of West Africa.
Wood
Hand Carved Antique African Baule Tribal Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table or stand for a statue.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Grandfathers Low Chair from the Dan Tribe of Ivory Coast
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A hand-carved, small, low chair from the Dan tribe known as a grandfather's chair. These small chairs are usually part of the household effects of a distinguished family and are rega...
Steel
Baule Chair from Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
An original wooden Baule chair from ivory coast, hand carved and assembled.
Wood
King's Chair from the Ivory Coast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King's Chair from the Ivory Coast in molave.
Chieftain Chair from the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chieftain Chair from the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Wood
Antique African Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table with milky wood tones. Hand carved from a single block of wood. This side table was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beaut...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15" deep x seat 13" high x back rest 13" high. Custom sizes available. This chair or side table was hand made in ...
Wood, Teak
Ghana Hand-Carved Fruitwood Tribal Bench, Vintage Seating, 1980s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1348 African carved tribal bench.
Fruitwood
$456Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Hand-Crafted 20th Century African Chair, Weathered Wood, Antique Art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Today, these chairs are valued as works of art and historical artifacts and are often displayed in museums, galleries, and private collections around the world. These chairs were cre...
Wood
early 20th Century Africa Bamileke Hand Carved Wooden Stool
Located in Las Vegas, NV
early 20th century central Africa Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood. Solid piece standing 10-1/4" X 10-1/4" wide. Warm aged patina throughout.
Wood
Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Tamarind Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...
Wood
$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
Asian wood small occasional chair
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a great Asian wood occasionally chair that would fit perfectly in a hallway or in a nook Just has such a great architectural feel
Rattan, Wood
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Stool, Gorague Tribe, Antique Design, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian Carved Wooden Stool from the Gorague tribe. Recently refinished. Two available and sold individually.
Wood
$1,138
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 9.45 in
African Senufo Stool, Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
By Senufo
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
African Senufo Stool, Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century. Carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this Senufo stool rests on four tapered legs splayed from a solid...
Hardwood
$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
$1,080
H 23.23 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th Century, Scandinavian Folk Art Three-Legged Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi
Located in Odense, DK
A Scandinavian folk art three-legged chair, carved in solid pine and finished with a warm lacquer, early 20th century. The sculptural seat, turned legs, and low curved backrest displ...
Pine
$2,382
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 30.32 in
Ethiopian Dark Wood Low Tribal Chair with Removable Panel Back
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian tribal chair in weathered dark wood, raised on four short feet with a removable panel back, possibly from the Gurage People of southwest Ethiopia, about 125 kilometers s...
Wood
Vintage Tanzanian Wood Stool, Hand-Carved, Wabi Sabi Style, Circa 1960
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Tanzanian Stool, 1960s ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration Original small vintage hand carved three leg wood stool from Tanzania. Beautiful patina and modern shape carved...
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
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