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Place of Origin: African
Mirage Sofa in Copper Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Couch
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Mirage Sofa by Alexandre Ligios Aliénor fabric base, Copper cushion upholstery. 118" W x 43.3" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 15.7") The Mirage sofa captivates with its enveloping lines ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Dark Frame Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H 18" seat height (Dark Frame. It also exists in a lighter frame) Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H 18" seat height Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We'r...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
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2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Strelitzia Modern Solid Polished Aluminum Dedar Velvet Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silver Strelitzia handcrafted, modern dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of solid sand cast alumi...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Illusion Pouf 'Orphisme' Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios Casamance 'Orphisme' Upholstery. 47.2" W x 35.4" D x 17.7" H “Illusion” takes on the silhouette of a coffee bean, with organic curves. Beneath i...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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 handcr...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic 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

Rêverie x Judge Dogbed in Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Seat
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Rêverie x Judge by Alexandre Ligios Plush Seat, Casamance Fabric Medium: 35.4" W x 27.6" D x 23.6" H = $2,950 Small: 27" W x 21" D x 18" H = $1,000 Inspired by clouds and the ico...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Spirale Chair in 'Sami' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Sami' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic desi...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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

Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The WHEEL swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern ...
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2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless 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

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. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...
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19th Century Primitive Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural solid wooden vintage stool. Made in Africa, mid 20th century. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fine patina. Perfectly suited as either a foot...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, ...
Category

2010s Rustic African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK SILVER - VELVET - SEALED OAK
Located in New York, NY
Ardmore Design was established as an extension of Ardmore Ceramic Art, producing beautifully designed fabric, soft-furnishings, lifestyle products for the home and accessories. The ...
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2010s African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 38"H Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Spirale Chair in 'Slalom' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Sami/Slalom' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
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

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Silver 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...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Minimal Outdoor Sling by Studio Stirling in Blues
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings can be ordered ...
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2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Minimal Studio Stirling "Nest Egg" in Silver
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is rem...
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2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Mirage Sofa in Vanilla Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Couch
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Mirage Sofa by Alexandre Ligios Aliénor fabric base, vanilla cushion upholstery. 118" W x 43.3" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 15.7") The Mirage sofa captivates with its enveloping lines...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Thick Leather Sling Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 57 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: BLucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, ...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, 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...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stellar Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar sofa by Egg Designs Dimensions: 190 L X 95 D X 80 H Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut

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.
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20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Creel and Gow Rattan Trellis Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Illusion Pouf 'Piti' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios Piti Upholstery 47.2" W x 35.4" D x 17.7" H “Illusion” takes on the silhouette of a coffee bean, with organic curves. Beneath its apparent softn...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rêverie x Judge Dogbed in Green, Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Rêverie x Judge by Alexandre Ligios Plush Seat, Casamance Fabric Medium: 35.4" W x 27.6" D x 23.6" H = $2,950 Small: 27" W x 21" D x 18" H = $1,000 Inspired by clouds and the ico...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine White 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

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...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Polyester

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Iron

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be disassembled, handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns on the seat and along the ...
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1970s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Plum Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This gorgeous plum Boucle' lounge chair is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement of a piece. The Boucle base is trimmed with genuine ostrich feather trim in a delicate pink, this creates a wispy floating effect. The base and backrest are connected with a sensual bronzed steel spine, fixed with a bespoke solid brass button. This lounge chair is matched with an ottoman that can be purchased separately. Color option in upholstery and feathers are available. Besides the Sofa, Lounge chair & Ottoman, the Ostrich Fluff range is highly customizable, speak to us about the possibilities. We have created large curved sofas for hotels, cinema daybeds for private home cinemas...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 soli...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Spirale Chair in 'Abondance' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Abondance' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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...
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1940s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Moorish Style 1900s Side Chair with Richly Carved Décor and Star Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style accent side chair from the early 20th century, with richly carved décor, mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic calligraphy and X-Form base. Created in Morocco during...
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Early 20th Century Moorish African Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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. Also called a guard chair, this traditional African folding chair was once reserved for the African elite. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, this African club chair features a carved fish design on the back. ethnic...
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Early 20th Century Brutalist African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stellar Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 106 L X 92 D X 80 H Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and R...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spirale Chair in Ocema 'Black' Fabric Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Spirale Chair by Alexandre Ligios Casamance's 'Ocema' upholstery. 52.4" W x 47.2" D x 29.5" H Spirale captivates with its perfect balance of power and sensuality. Its organic des...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 198 L X 69 D X 45 H cm Materials: Wire Mesh, African Mahogany, Linen & Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Leaf Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor 21st Century Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Leaf hanging swing chair is fluid and organic. The chair is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of organic leaf shapes with its veins flowing out from the centre. It is simple ...
Category

2010s Organic Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 165 L X 79 D X 85 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Brass, Ostrich Feather Trim, Velvet...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Strelitzia Modern Solid Polished Aluminum and Felted Wool Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silver Strelitzia handcrafted, modern dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of solid sand-cast alumi...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian styl...
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19th Century Moorish Antique African Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Cant lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 88 L X 84 D X 70 H cm Materials: solid oak cants, cast brass, fabric upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg an...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a minimal aesthetic results in a highly individual unique lounge chair design. The Oromo lounge chair is upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Velvet, Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This lounge chair is part of the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The lounge chair is constructed in two section, these are connected via two bronzed steel brackets which are then fixed with solid brass pins. The velvet upholstered seat section is finished off with a colored, delicate, genuine ostrich feather skirt...
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2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Afr...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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