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Place of Origin: African
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

Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H Materials: Ceramic, brass handle, black cerused oak, leather upholstery ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L X 50 D X 70 H cm. Materials: bronze coated steel, leather upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Ro...
Category

2010s Post-Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

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

Illusion Pouf Brown Velvet Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios Brown 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

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

Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Boucle dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H Materials: Walnut Timber, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery Founded by South Afr...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

3-legged African Wood Chair with Flat Back
Located in Toronto, CA
Three-legged African chair, dating from the first half of the twentieth century, made of black patinated hardwood. The round slightly-hollowed seat contrasts with the square carved b...
Category

1940s Brutalist Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mattiwatta Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Mattiwatta bespoke, lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury lounge chair has a frame of solid sand cast brass, the method of san...
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

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

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

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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

Contemporary Soft Leather & Mild Steel Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
21st-Century Modern Contemporary Genuine Leather Suspended/Hanging Sling Chair in Brown Ochre by Studio Stirling.
Category

2010s African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Hand Beaded Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a unique touch of artistry and comfort to your space with these Vintage Boho Hand-Beaded Lounge Chairs. These one-of-a-kind chairs feature intricate, hand-beaded detailing that b...
Category

Late 20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Textile, Glass, 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...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut

Handwoven Malawi Cane Dining Chair in Closed Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cane dining chair by Malawi Cane features handwoven cane in a closed weave pattern and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to nea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan

Handwoven Malawi Cane Dining Chair in Open Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cane dining chair by Malawi Cane features handwoven cane in am open weave pattern and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to near...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan

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

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

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

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

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way with different characters and animals represented on the whole chair. Decorative ch...
Category

1950s Organic Modern Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Chair or Side Table
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. We only source the best. ...
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Ethnic Senoufo Chair in Solid Wood from the 50s African Design Ethnic Armchair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful ethnic Senoufo armchair from the 60's coming from Africa. Structure and seat in solid wood entirely carved with "geometrical" forms. Beautiful patina of time on the whole a...
Category

1950s Tribal Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

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

Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 97 L X 86.6 D X 66 H cm Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, G...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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

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

Chair, Springbok Hide Manhattan
Located in New York, NY
The Wildebeest Hide Manhattan Chair is carefully crafted with genuine Blue Wildebeest hide to create this one-of-a-kind chair that makes a statement in any room. Each individual chai...
Category

2010s African Chairs

Materials

Hide

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

Peach and Sage Daisy Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Peach and Sage Daisy Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow: Measures: 18" x 22" x 38" Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston bar stool is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This modern style bar stool ha...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 130 L X 125 D X 83 H cm Materials: African Mahogany Timber, Ceramic, Fabric Upholstery Founded...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery

Leather 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, Leather Founded by South Africans...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Minimal Steel Hanging Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
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 is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of ...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

ONE'SS 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

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
Category

Late 19th Century Moorish Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

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

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

Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier. Dimensions: D 50 x H 68 cm Materials: Palm wood. Hand-carved palm ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 62 L x 49 D x 69 H cm Materials: Walnut timber, synthetic rattan, brass, linen upholstery Founded by South Africans and life p...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Promise - Wood and Multicolor Veneer Chairs
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
artistic man and woman drawing on the back of the chair made of wood and multicolor veneer chairs ( green, orange, off white, dark blue and dark red ) Materials: Wood and multicolor ...
Category

2010s 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

Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor Black, 21st Century
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal. The ch...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black
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...
Category

2010s Organic Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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