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

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

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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed 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

$1,800 / item

H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 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

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Antique 1880s North African Primitive Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

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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

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 Chair
African Chair

African Chair

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H 17.5 in W 33 in D 28 in

African Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

African chair in wood finish.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Chairs

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

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

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

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H 35 in W 16 in D 30 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

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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

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

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

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

African Stargazing Chairs, 1950s

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H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 38.19 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

Category

20th Century Congolese Primitive Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair

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H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 41 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

Category

20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 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

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

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

19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire
19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire

19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire

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

African Senufo Stargazer Chair from the 1950s

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H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 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 Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

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H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 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

Category

20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

Materials

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

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

Primitive African Chair
Primitive African Chair

Primitive African Chair

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H 40 in W 17 in D 17 in

Primitive African Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Hand carved Ethiopian chair.

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Chairs

Materials

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

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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 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

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

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk

Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 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

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

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic pair of antique African low chairs from the Baule Tribe in the Ivory Coast of West Africa

Category

Antique 19th 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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

This ceremonial chair of the Senufo people is being supported by male and female fertility figures

Category

20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Primitive African Stools, Tripod Chairs

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H 14.57 in Dm 16.93 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

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Primitive African Child's Chair

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H 29.5 in W 13 in L 29.5 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

Category

20th Century African Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

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

African Collapsable Cut Out Back Chair

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H 29 in W 17 in D 32 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

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

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.

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1990s African Primitive Club Chairs

Materials

Beads, Canvas

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

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

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

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

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Vintage 1920s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels. Quatrefoil

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Velvet, 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

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

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20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
20th Century Small Weathered African Chair

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H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

20th Century Small Weathered African Chair

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...

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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full e...

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2010s North American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

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. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also ful...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

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

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. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in...

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Antique 19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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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.

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.