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Place of Origin: African
Promise - Wood And Multicolor Veneer Chairs Pair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Wood and multicolor veneer
Dimensions: 57Wx49Dx113H cm
The “Promise” chairs were created with the thought of ‘ever after’. crafted to remain together they interrupt the modern hopel...
Category
2010s African Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Hand-Carved African Tribal Chairs with Intricate Figurative Detailin
Located in London, GB
These stunning early 1900s hand-carved African chairs showcase intricate craftsmanship and cultural storytelling through their detailed wooden carvings. Made from solid hardwood, the...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Asante (Ashanti) 'Akonkromfi' Chief's Throne Chair, Ghana, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WEST AFRICAN CHAIR
Made from hand-carved hardwood with a leather seat and embellished profusely with brass sheets and studs culminating in decorative brass finials. The carv...
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique African Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Brutalist 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
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
Vintage Tribal Palaver Chair
By Marcel Ramond
Located in Catania, IT
This chair consists of two separate sections of solid wood that hook to form a chair. The chair is surprisingly comfortable.
Category
1950s Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Bubble Hanging Chair with mildew resistant pancake Cushions
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be very comfortable an...
Category
2010s Minimalist African Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
Category
1940s Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Blessing upholstered barstool is part of our Blessing collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Blessing bars...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
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 style folding chair inlaid with mo...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique African Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Four Moroccan Armchairs Art Deco circa 1930, Carved Pine
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Moroccan Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930
One of the fauteuils has the particularity of having armrests lower than the others.
Original antique condition
Frames are sound a...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco African Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Leaf Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor White
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 f...
Category
2010s Organic Modern African Chairs
Materials
Steel
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, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' heads. The shaped back with a dentated top border and two carved panels with birds. Panels with snakes frame...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique African Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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
Iconic Nest-Egg Hanging Chair
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 chair has been designe...
Category
2010s Aesthetic Movement African Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Beads
Inlaid Moroccan Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inlaid Moroccan chair, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Moroccan, circa 1950s. Completely hand made with intricate inlay throughout. Retains warm original...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shell, Wood
Illusion Pouf Green Velvet Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios
Green Velvet 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 appare...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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 Tribal African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff lounge chair by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 92 L X 76 D X 85 H cm
Materials: bronzed steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic African Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from Ghana featuring scalloped and geometric forms on one side with a stylized bird on th...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Luxurious Gold Leather 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 sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy,...
Category
2010s Minimalist African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Steel
MARRAKECH Contemporary Orange Velvet and Walnut Chair by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
MARRAKECH Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 33.5" x H 29.5" x D 28.4"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base.
An interesting contrast wi...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Chairs
Materials
Brass
Large Ostrich Fluff Ottoman by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large ostrich fluff ottoman by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L x 100 D x 40 H cm
Materials: Ostrich feather trim, velvet upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gr...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
L'INSOLENTE Contemporary Chair in Oak and Pink Velvet by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Oak and velvet.
W 17.7" x D 19.7" X H 33.5"
The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, addin...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Little Miss Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Little miss daybed by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 200 L X 90 D X 58.5 H cm.
Materials: walnut timber, brass, bronzed steel, leather & velvet upholstery
Founded by South Africans an...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sherpa Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherpa lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 95 L X 90 D X 77 H cm
Materials: Solidcast brass, Boucle upholstry, Shou Sugi ban hard wood
Founded by South Africans and life par...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three wooden African chairs from Congo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Sling Chair in Brown
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
Wicker Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm
Materials: Polished Stainless Steel, Synthetic Wicker
Founded by South...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Steel
IBIZA Contemporary Yellow Velvet Chair by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
IBIZA Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 39.4" x H 35.4" x D 37.4"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics
Symmetrical and rounded ...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
HONG KONG Contemporary Pink Velvet Chair by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
HONG KONG Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 35.4" x H 29.5" x D 33.5"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics.
Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and r...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian chair in hand carved wood with rich patina, with woven leather seat.
Category
19th Century Antique African Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian primitive carved wooden side chair.
Hand carved.
Recently refinished.
Category
1920s Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Organic Modern Antique African Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Ethiopian Dark Wood Low Tribal Chair with Removable Panel Back
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian tribal chair in weathered dark wood, raised on four short feet with a removable panel back, possibly from the Gurage People of southwest Ethiopia, about 125 kilometers southwest of Addis...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Massive Oak Outdoor Chair with Rounded Armrests & Oversized Cushion
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carved massive oak outdoor armchair with rounded armrests and oversized cushion.
Rise to a new level of outdoor chic and comfort. This geometri...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Shaker sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 110 L X 240 D X 92.3 H cm
Materials: walnut timbe, nylon rope, leather upholstry
Founded by South Africans and...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Nylon, Walnut
Hand Carved Tunisian Lounge Chair
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Hand carved lounge chair from a single piece of dense wood. Beautiful hand carved details and natural form from ageing of wood.
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Soft 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 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
Oromo Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 65 L x 62 D x 97 H cm
Materials: Solid Walnut timber, brass buttons, Boucle fabric upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life pa...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Brass
LE VOYAGEUR Contemporary Chair in Walnut and Curly Wool by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
LE VOYAGEUR Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented By Tuleste Factory
Walnut and Curly Wool
39.4" Dia (excluding spikes) x 29.5" H
Seat height: 15.75"
A jewel within your interio...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Debossed Leaf 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 or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space.
Pairing the purity of simple tubular steel with the sensual warmth of natural hide, it has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance.
The Debossed Pattern is pressed into the Thick Natural Leather leaving an indentation of the pattern.
The patterns available are inspired by nature, including a selection of leaves as well as a geometric pattern that is our interpretation of a deconstructed giraffe pattern.
Coming soon are debossed patterns of South Africa’s Little 5; the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise...
Category
2010s Modern African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Steel Outdoor Basket Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Basket hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in its visual appeal.
The twig pattern detail ...
Category
2010s Minimalist African Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Ethnic africanist solid wood tripod armchair chair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chaise ethnique africaine en bois massif sculpté à la main, travail artisanal de qualité avec son piétement tripode en un seul morceau. Très bel état vintage avec une belle patine du...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minimal Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Swing Chair, Rubin and Forest
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 Slings ...
Category
2010s Minimalist African Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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