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Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal Date of manufacture: circa late 19th to mid-20th
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair

H 34 in W 28.5 in D 24 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
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood

1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood

H 29 in W 13.75 in D 35 in
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

H 29.53 in W 15.36 in D 35.44 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair

20th Century African Wooden Chair

H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair

20th Century African Wooden Chair

H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Chair
20th Century African Wooden Chair

20th Century African Wooden Chair

H 31.8 in W 13.3 in D 26.5 in
Primitive 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
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 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Chair
Vintage African Chair

Vintage African Chair

H 23 in W 22.75 in D 17 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The thin, wooden yokes and carved legs define this pair of chairs. The wooden crosspieces are fastened
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Senufo Chair
African Tribal Senufo Chair

African Tribal Senufo Chair

H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
Andrianna Shamaris 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

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 39 in W 14.5 in D 35 in
Andrianna Shamaris 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

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 35 in W 16 in D 30 in
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
19th century, hand-carved small wooden chair with decorative metal and engraving details throughout
Category

Antique 19th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast
19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast

19th Century African Small Wood Chair, Ivory Coast

H 23 in W 23 in D 15 in
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 in
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
Mollo Oa Leifo – Mme (“fire in the hearth – Mother”), pays homage to the African mothers who give
Category

2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Other

Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,

Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,

H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
in hand-carved wood. The chairs are made by Yoruba tribes, who inhabit the Western coast of African
Category

Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s

H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 27.56 in
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from
Category

Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood

Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood

H 24.22 in W 7.09 in D 31.89 in
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs

Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs

H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern

Face of Africa Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs
Located in Cape Town, WC
seating for this chair. Threading the “riempies” through holes alongside the seat allow for it to be
Category

20th Century South African Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs
Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs

Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs

H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Minimal Modern Sling Hanging Chair Strelitzia Carved into Genuine Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheet of leather
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Minimal Modern Sling Hanging Chair Strelitzia Carved into Genuine Leather
Minimal Modern Sling Hanging Chair Strelitzia Carved into Genuine Leather

Minimal Modern Sling Hanging Chair Strelitzia Carved into Genuine Leather

H 18 in W 40 in D 40 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lobi chair from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This is a rare piece of African furniture both
Category

Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Lobi Chair from West Africa

H 28 in W 8 in D 19.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table

H 6 in W 21 in D 11 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table

H 8.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
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. Rare
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 15 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern 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 20 in W 13 in D 15 in
Signed Pair of African Chairs by Dean Pulver
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stately pair of "African" Chairs by American woodworker, Deal Pulver. These amazing hand-tooled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Signed Pair of African Chairs by Dean Pulver
Signed Pair of African Chairs by Dean Pulver

Signed Pair of African Chairs by Dean Pulver

H 39.25 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each Rose design Sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The rose pattern
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather
Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather

Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather

H 14 in W 40 in D 40 in
Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Mild Steel Made in South Africa A bolster blanket / neck cushion not included – the chair is very
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling
Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling

Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling

H 40 in W 40 in D 18 in
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair

H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair

H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is an original piece, in the first part of the 20th century from the European colonies of Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century

H 46.86 in W 35.44 in D 27.17 in
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exquisite hand-carved chair exemplifies the core principles embodied by José Zanine Caldas: a profound love
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist
Located in Labrit, Landes
Characterful Ivoirian armchair, midcentury Exotic wood It probably belonged to Michel Kodjo, famous artist in Grand Bassam (see photo) Good condition shipping: wooden case 73/...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist
African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist

African Cote d'Ivoire Midcentury Armchair Adressed to Michel Kodjo, Artist

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H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Qwanta Totem Chair
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jomo Tariku Qwanta Totem Chair, 2022 Ebonized ash with carved and painted detail; 4 different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Ash

Qwanta Totem Chair
Qwanta Totem Chair

Qwanta Totem Chair

H 33 in W 26 in D 31 in
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures
Category

20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

H 45.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
African 'Cote D'ivoire' Senufo Sculptural Nobility Style Armchair, Modern
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
history. The chair is supported by four carved figures which are the feet that support the seat, arms
Category

20th Century Ivorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

African 'Cote D'ivoire' Senufo Sculptural Nobility Style Armchair, Modern
African 'Cote D'ivoire' Senufo Sculptural Nobility Style Armchair, Modern

African 'Cote D'ivoire' Senufo Sculptural Nobility Style Armchair, Modern

H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Modern Take on the Butterfly Chair - Now Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless butterfly chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
Category

2010s South African Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Take on the Butterfly Chair - Now Hanging Chair
Modern Take on the Butterfly Chair - Now Hanging Chair

Modern Take on the Butterfly Chair - Now Hanging Chair

H 24 in W 35 in D 34 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

H 30.12 in W 13.59 in D 34.65 in
70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the
Category

2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs

H 32.09 in W 31.7 in D 32.09 in
Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Basel, BS
Africa in the 60's by our client who was an avid collector. These are hand carved versions of the safari
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair
Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair

Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair

H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair

H 14 in W 40 in D 40 in
63 Arm chair by erf woodwork
Located in Bitou, ZA
Introducing the 63 chair, a stunning mid-century modern statement piece handcrafted with
Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Wenge

63 Arm chair by erf woodwork
63 Arm chair by erf woodwork

63 Arm chair by erf woodwork

H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Nyala Chair
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
East Africa, the hand-carved armrests and legs of this chair echo the Nyala’s distinctive soaring horns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Ash

Nyala Chair
Nyala Chair

Nyala Chair

H 30 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Original antique Baule Chief's chair made of traditional carving and arched back design. The Baule
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire

H 36.75 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
its antiquity. The chair was handcrafted in Denmark in perfect Biedermeier style using African
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric
Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric

Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric

H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
Category

2010s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Cord, Leather, Oak

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
, South Africa: a carved chimney piece for [15 March 1890]. In 1891 Charles Hugh lived as a widower at
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat

H 25.25 in W 18 in D 17 in
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exceptional hand carved chair embodies everything that José Zanine Caldas stood for: love of nature and
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

H 33.86 in W 20.67 in D 20.87 in
Hand Carved Wood Senufo Multipurpose Bench in Light Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Senufo Multipurpose bench was hand carved from acacia wood to serve a variety of functions
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Senufo Multipurpose Bench in Light Brown
Hand Carved Wood Senufo Multipurpose Bench in Light Brown

Hand Carved Wood Senufo Multipurpose Bench in Light Brown

H 12.25 in W 39 in D 16.25 in
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s

H 31.7 in W 22.64 in D 24.61 in
Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
manufactured in South Africa. The Blessing barstool has a base is hand-carved and chiseled solid Oak, the oak
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs

Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs

H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
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African Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African carved chair you’re looking for. An African carved chair — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 44 options for an antique or vintage African carved chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African carved chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African carved chair, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Andrianna Shamaris, Baule Tribe and Afra & Tobia Scarpa each produced at least one beautiful African carved chair that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Carved Chair?

Prices for an African carved chair start at $500 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $1,800.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About African Carved Chair
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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