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Place of Origin: African
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

Studio Stirling Small Wheel Modern Minimal
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 ...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Hanging Chair in Sandy Earth tomes
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 as a single but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look. Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Ochre Soft Leather Sling, Free Shipping
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

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. Rare with 6 hand carved bevelled legs and motif on the back rest. This can also be used...
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed 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

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

Sling Cactus Vegan Leather Hanging Swing Seat, Green
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our SLING hanging chair is crafted with Cactus leather – a highly-sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Cactus leather is made from the Nopal cactus, also known as the prickly pear. The cactus leather seat and the piping of the bolster is lined with unique South African Original Three Cats Shwe Shwe fabric. Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of cactus 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. It has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance. Each one is handmade with care by our craftsmen to ensure form-fitting comfort, perfect for any indoor or under cover patio space. The Sling comes with a cactus leather bolster for comfort. Here are some reasons why we are using cactus leather: • it takes approximately three leaves of cactus to create one linear meter [preferable to meter, unless specifically addressing American market] of cactus leather • cacti absorb carbon dioxide, converting it into plant carbohydrates to build strong bodies...
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

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

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

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...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 950 L X 77.5 D X 80 H Materials: Solid Cast Polished Brass, Brass, Fabric Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

African 'Cote D'ivoire' Senufo Sculptural Nobility Style Armchair, Modern
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
African (Cote d'Ivoire) Senufo Sculptural Nobility Stylke Armchair, Modern Offered for sale is a Modern 20th-century African sculptural nobility armchair from Cote d'Ivoire from the...
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Throne Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic King and Queen chairs are highlighted by a exceptional patina and detailed with incredible carvings and hand-stitched animal hide...
Category

1920s Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Studio Stirling Twin Set Bubble
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal. The chair has been designed to be very comfortable and relaxi...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Basel, BS
Sold here as a pair. For sale here is a gorgeous pair of sculptural safari chairs imported from Africa in the 60's by our client who was an avid collector. These are hand carved v...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

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

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

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Bronze 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

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

Modern Nest Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Pangolin sofa by Egg Designs Dimensions: 200 L x 130 D x 75 H Materials: Foam inner, leather upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam

Moroccan Richly Inlaid Armchair with Carved Back and Scrolling Arms, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moorish style Moroccan wooden armchair from circa 1900 with bone inlaid décor, carved back, scrolling arms and carved base. This exquisite Moorish-style Moroccan wooden armchair, d...
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish African Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK PLUM - VELVET - SEALED OAK
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT INFORMATION DIMENSIONS: 29" W x 33" D x 37.75" H COLOR: Plum (Cream/Rust/Multi) MADE OF: Linen Fabric (70% Linen / 30% Viscose) OR Velvet Fabric (66% Cotton / 31% Viscose / ...
Category

2010s African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 68 L X 71 D X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Etched Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life part...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of small Style African chairs, dating from the 1960s. The small chairs are made entirely of wood and, as can be seen from the type of design, in Style African . The supporting legs are straight and have over-the-top woodworking, creating inlets and curves in the wood, making them simply unique. The chisel mark is visible. The workmanship looks rough, but it is the African style that designs this way; its beauty comes from this. The legs are rounded, narrow in the center to open again into two wooden chalices...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta barstool designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Modern style dining room chair has a solid ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Roch...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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

Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK RUST - VELVET - MATTE BLACK
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT INFORMATION DIMENSIONS: 29" W x 33" D x 37.75" H COLOR: Rust (Multi) MADE OF: Velvet Fabric (66% Cotton / 31% Viscose / 3% Polyester) / Stained Oak MANUFACTURER: Ardmore MA...
Category

2010s African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Sling Oil Tanned Leather Brown
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each oil tanned leather sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The leather is specially treated and made to change color when handling it but reverts back...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Malta Ardmore Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Ardmore dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H Materials: Walnut Timber, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gre...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Gold Square
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Studio Stirling "Lucky Bean" Set of 2
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...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Livingston Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 92 L X 75 D X 66 H cm Materials: Walnut Timber, Synthetic Rattan, Brass, Linen Upholstry Founded by South Africans and life pa...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

Linen, Cane, Rattan, Wood

African Palawar folding chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptural African Palawar folding chair. Carved from one piece of hardwood. With a motif depicting a bird with a fish in its beak. Dry cracks. Not really suitable for sitting. Mo...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 81 L X 69 D X 76 H Materials: Walnut Timber , Ceramic, Fabric Upholstry Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roc...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Walnut

Modern Upholstered, Cocooning, Olifant Lounge Chair, with Brass Details
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern and cocooning olifant lounge chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair was named after it's inspiration...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 97 L X 93 D X 82 H Materials: Solid Walnut Timber, Brass, Boucle Fabric Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Luxurious Modern Dining Chair with Golden Stainless Steel and Velvet Upholstery
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxurious modern dining chair with golden electrostatic-painted stainless steel frame and velvet upholstery. These dreamy dining chairs set are inspired by waning of the moon. The brilliant one arm bare electrostatic stainless design resembles the moonrise; when the upper limb of the moon appears over the horizon. Garnished with luxurious golden velvet upholstery that radiates a warm alluring glow. Together the chair set illustrate the moon cycle...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Black Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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