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Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the
Category

20th Century African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art

H 17.72 in W 63 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair

H 24 in W 18 in D 15 in
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
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Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 39 in W 14.5 in D 35 in
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 35 in W 16 in D 30 in
African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table
African Wooden Chair or Side Table

African Wooden Chair or Side Table

H 6 in W 21 in D 11 in
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

H 8.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

H 12 in W 16 in D 15 in
African Senufo Stargazer Chair from the 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculptural Senufo stargazer chair from West Africa, traditionally made by the Senufo
Category

Vintage 1950s Sahrawi Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Stargazer Chair from the 1950s
African Senufo Stargazer Chair from the 1950s

African Senufo Stargazer Chair from the 1950s

H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique dining chairs made with the rope and the pale blue painted wood from North Africa. All
Category

Antique 1880s North African Primitive Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s

H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
Located in Austin, TX
African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced
Category

20th Century Kenyan Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

H 18 in W 7 in D 20 in
African Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African chair in wood finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Chair
African Chair

African Chair

H 17.5 in W 33 in D 28 in
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive carved African Baule chairs. Made from indigenous local woods featuring yoke back
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

H 24 in W 21 in D 17 in
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine unique African hand carved folding children chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 21.66 in
African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Pair of African Stargazing chairs, 1950s. Very nice primitive Folk Art design carved out of solid
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20th Century Congolese Primitive Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s
African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s

H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 38.19 in
Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fantastic example of a primitive vintage African studded wood reclining chair. This
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20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair
Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair

Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair

H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 41 in
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

2010s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

H 41.5 in W 22.5 in D 34 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast

H 12 in W 16 in D 20 in
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
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
functional chaise to sit or recline on, circa 1950 This African chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa

H 26 in W 8.5 in D 39 in
Primitive African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hand carved Ethiopian chair.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Chair
Primitive African Chair

Primitive African Chair

H 40 in W 17 in D 17 in
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from
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Antique Early 1900s Ethiopian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Fur, Leather, Wood

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk
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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

H 60 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

H 41.5 in W 22.5 in D 34 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair

H 48 in W 33 in D 23 in
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast
Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast

Hand Carved African Low Chairs 19th Century Ivory Coast

H 24 in W 23.5 in D 15.5 in
Ceremonial Fertility Chair of the Senufo People, West Africa
Located in Miami, FL
This ceremonial chair of the Senufo people is being supported by male and female fertility figures
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial Fertility Chair of the Senufo People, West Africa
Ceremonial Fertility Chair of the Senufo People, West Africa

Ceremonial Fertility Chair of the Senufo People, West Africa

H 35.5 in W 26.25 in D 28 in
Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of three-legged hand-carved African stool, tripod chairs, tribal stools, each carved of one
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs
Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs

Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs

H 14.57 in Dm 16.93 in
Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
Category

Vintage 1910s Ethiopian Primitive Benches

Materials

Teak

Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair

Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair

H 13.5 in W 26 in D 8.5 in
Primitive African Child's Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An extremely charming piece, this is a trip leg primitive carved African child's chair. Carved from
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20th Century African Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Child's Chair
Primitive African Child's Chair

Primitive African Child's Chair

H 29.5 in W 13 in L 29.5 in
African Collapsable Cut Out Back Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
FANTASTIC AFRICAN HARDWOOD PRIMITIVE CHAIR WITH CUTOUT FIGURES OF CROCODILES, MONKEYS,NATIVES
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20th Century Angolan Primitive Slipper Chairs

African Collapsable Cut Out Back Chair
African Collapsable Cut Out Back Chair

African Collapsable Cut Out Back Chair

H 29 in W 17 in D 32 in
Stunning Beaded Chair, Nigeria, result of 1 year, working with 7 shades of colors
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
This chair is much larger than expected the work of one artist who worked on it for one year.
Category

1990s African Primitive Club Chairs

Materials

Beads, Canvas

Stunning Beaded Chair, Nigeria, result of 1 year, working with 7 shades of colors
Stunning Beaded Chair, Nigeria, result of 1 year, working with 7 shades of colors

Stunning Beaded Chair, Nigeria, result of 1 year, working with 7 shades of colors

H 34.5 in W 27 in D 33 in
Antique French African Rustic Primitive Escabelle Chairs/Stools, a Pair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique French African Rustic Escabelle chairs/stools, a pair. Escabelle is an old French word
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique French African Rustic Primitive Escabelle Chairs/Stools, a Pair
Antique French African Rustic Primitive Escabelle Chairs/Stools, a Pair

Antique French African Rustic Primitive Escabelle Chairs/Stools, a Pair

H 29 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back
Category

Vintage 1920s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

H 26 in W 19 in D 11 in
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels. Quatrefoil
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

H 28 in W 20 in D 15 in
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Primitive African Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal primitive African chair for your home. A primitive African chair — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage primitive African chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the primitive African chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each primitive African chair bearing hallmarks is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris each produced at least one beautiful primitive African chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Primitive African Chair?

Prices for a primitive African chair start at $300 and top out at $5,300 with the average selling for $1,290.
Questions About Primitive African Chair
  • What is an African birthing chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.