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Place of Origin: African
Strelitzia Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of so...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Petite Ourse - Seat handmade in Palmwood
By Made in Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Seat made by hand, designed and produced in Tunisia. The Petite Ourse handcarved palmwood seat features an elementary yet captivating design, featuring rounded shapes that highlight ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Palmwood

Lucky Bean Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Gold
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The lucky bean or coral tree, Erythrina lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair reminds us of the cocoo...
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2010s African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - 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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Triball chair. Low chairs such as this were carried on the shoulders of village men a...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
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2010s Rustic African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 a single block of Molave wood. The Lobi people belong to an ethnic group that orig...
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1950s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair with Cushion.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A royal chair in Asante society It is a sign of power and prestige used exclusively by chiefs. The chair is made of a hand carved wood frame covered with hammered brass tacks and stu...
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19th Century Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptured wood Tut Chair - Egyptian inspired
Located in Cairo, EG
Introducing our all new Tut Chair in walnut wood. Named after King Tutankhamun, this chair is a tribute to 100 years of the discovery of his tomb. Inspired by the majestic cobra on t...
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2010s Egyptian Revival African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

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 marries functionality with cultural expression. Crafted with the utmost care by skilled...
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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 marries functionality with cultural expression. Crafted with the utmost care by skilled...
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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Double Recliner Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century In/Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra...
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2010s Organic Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black 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 soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 marries functionality with cultural expression. Crafted with the utmost care by skilled...
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

VANCOUVERT Velvet Chair in Olive by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
VANCOUVERT Chair by Alexandre Ligios L 23.6" x D 23.6" x H 30.7" Oak and velvet Symmetry and curves, material and style. A piece with subtle touches of modernity. Lead time for t...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

IBIZA Velvet Chair in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
IBIZA Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 26" x H 37" x D 26" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics Symmetrical and rounded shapes with clean lines for an invitation to modernity. Lead tim...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

LA MYSTERIEUSE Chair in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factoryf
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
LA MYSTERIEUSE Chair by Alexandre Ligios METAL AND VELVET L 33 x W 21 X H 31 The chair features a sleek metal frame that gives it a contemporary and elegant look. Its velvet seat ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Metal

COURCHEVEL Curly Wool Chair in Grey by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
COURCHEVEL Chair by Alexandre Ligios L 23.6" x D 19.7" x H 26.8" Oak and curly wool On a very linear oak wood base, the structure takes shape with its curved seat and backrest. L...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios WALNUT AND VELVET L 20 x W 20 X H 35 The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. It...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

HONG KONG Velvet Chair in Pink by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
HONG KONG Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 39" x H 39" x D 39" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics. Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere. Lead time for this...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

BARCELONE Curly Wool Chair in White by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
BARCELONE Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 18" x H 39" x D 20" Curly wool and oak wood. Unique armchair with a wooden structure, a sausage-shaped seat and a looped wool fabric. Lead t...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Oak

MARRAKECH Velvet Chair in Orange by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
MARRAKECH Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 30" x H 28" x D 30" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base. An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for ad...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

BOSTON Velvet Chair in Red by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
BOSTON Chair by Alexandre Ligios H 45" x D 30" x L 30" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics oak or walnut base An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for adding ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Pink by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios Oak and velvet. L 20 x W 20 X H 35 The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. Its...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

MIAMI Velvet Chair in Grey by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
MIAMI Chair by Alexandre Ligios L 36" x H 31.5" x D 29.5" Oak and velvet An interesting contrast with clean, straight lines, ideal for adding sophistication to a room. Lead time ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

MEGÈVE Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
MEGÈVE Chair by Alexandre Ligios L 27.5" x H 33" x D 27.5" Oak and curly wool On a highly linear oak wood base, the structure comes to life with its curved seat and backrest while...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

NEW YORK Velvet Chair in Green by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
NEW YORK Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 30" x H 28" x D 30" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base. Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere. ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880 the price is for tne pair
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Late 19th Century Moorish Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Mid 20th century vibrant red and white hand beaded African ceremony chair. Originally crafted for Yoruba tribe kings and queens, these chairs boast a meticulous process involving th...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

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 Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social ra...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Camel Chair with Wooden Frame with Inlaid Wood and Leather Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Camel Chair with Wooden Frame with Inlaid Wood and Leather Seat
Category

Late 20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

CARE chair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
When a chair represents a hug about to happen. The safety and security of an arm around you. The care chair drives you to envision attachment and protection through its carefully cra...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Polyester

20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
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

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

ONE SS CHAIR-Chair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
What happens when two becomes one? “The Oness” objects or people. It is about how coming together creates chair entertains the thought of a merging, between two a new, sometimes sens...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Oak

2 African carved thrones, Bamileké
Located in Firenze, IT
2 beautiful African thrones of the Bamileké people, Cameroon, hand-carved from a single log of Cola hardwood, stained black. It features the typical Bamilekè perforated 'spider's web...
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1980s Modern Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

HELLO - Chair With Resin Balloon
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
At first , the were two separate beings unaware of what they could be, he reached for her said “hello” , gave her a balloon, she accepted with a grin on her face and together they ma...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Suave Arm Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Invite summer vibes in with this beautiful Suave Arm Chair! Crafted from breathy oak wood with soft, organic edges, it brings a warm and inviting feel to any room. Enjoy lasting comf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Country African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ivy Arm Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Experience the beauty of Ivy, the arm chair crafted from massive oak wood and cane. Enjoy the strength and stability of this timeless piece, with its robust construction and exceptio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Country African Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Nava Arm Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Introducing the Nava-Arm Chair, with its vibrant summer color and comfortable design. Constructed with wood joinery, this piece will provide reliable and la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Country African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown 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 a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peacock Rattan Side Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Peacock Rattan Side Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 39"H Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Big Frenzo Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
The Big Frenzo Chair offers ultimate comfort and support. Crafted with massive oak wood and upholstered with comfy fabric, you will enjoy a seating experience with no compromise on d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Country African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Frenzo Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Indulge in comfort with the Frenzo chair. Upholstered with calming fabric, this chair also features a massive oak frame for superior support. Relax and enjoy an unbeatable seating ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Country African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Theo - Dining/Swivel Chair
Located in Durban, ZA
Meet Theo – a finely crafted dining/occasional chair blending artistry and functionality, going beyond a typical chair to be a meticulously designed masterpiece for daily living. Eve...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

20th Century Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria H 38.5" x W 26" x D 28" / Seat Ht 14" FDV11578 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair in carved wood, bone inlay, circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Chairs

Materials

Bone, Beech

Modern Sling Hanging Chair, Outdoor Sandy Colour, Vegan and Eco Friendly
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The S...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tuareg Berber Tamzak Camel Saddle Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Tuareg Berber Tamzak camel saddle chairs, Niger Africa, early 20th century. These saddle chairs are built of sturdy hardwood frames wrapped wit...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally handcrafted for the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately app...
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning Ghanaian throne chair, early 20th century. Wood (potentially mahogany) with iron studs and original cowhide seat. Curiously, part of the metal on the backrest reads «made...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Sling Chair in Genuine South African Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Strelitzia dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L x 70 D x 90 H cm Materials: solid cast brass, handmade wool upholstery, Castors Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category

2010s Post-Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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