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Place of Origin: African
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

Steel

Modern Nest Chair in Gold 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

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pride Sling - Minimal Modern Sling Chair Handstitched by LGBTQ+ Craftsperson
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The chairs are stitched by hand with a striking rainbow thread by a queer, trans craftsperson who is using this opportunity to save up for gender affirming surgery. Studio Stirling i...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor! in Earth Tones, Customisable
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 Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging 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 leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each Rose design Sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The rose pattern in this model has been engraved into thick veg tan leather....
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Gold 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 Minimalist African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Nest Chair in Gold 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

Steel

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor Blue, Free Shipping
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 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 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. Form-fitting comfort, perfect for any indoor, under cover patio or outdoor space It comes with a bolster for comfort. At Studio Stirling...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Sling Rose Red Black Hand Stitched Genuine Leather
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 ex...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Oromo Occasional Chair by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo occasional chair by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W54 x L57 x H76 cm Material: Rolled powder-coated steel frame with the upholstered base drum. Polypropylene cord. TheUrbanati...
Category

2010s Post-Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Limited Edition Leather Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Limited Edition Leather Keeva Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 52.5 x D 206 x H 84.5cm. Materials: Black Diesel leather + SUEDE N I S H is a Cape Tow...
Category

2010s Post-Modern African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 51.5 x D 207 x H 47.5cm. Materials: Carbon stained + Sand Blasted Ash **Price without cushion. N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern African Chairs

Materials

Other

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

Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Category

20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

1890s Antique African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 49.5 D X 85 H cm Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gre...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Olifant 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 Founded by South Africans and li...
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

Rock-a-bye Baby Chair, 1 of 1 by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock-A-Bye baby chair, 1 of 1 by Nawaaz Saldulker Edition 1/1, 2021 Materials: Recycled plastic Dimensions: 75 x 39 x H 60 cm.
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Livingston Wingback by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston Wingback by Egg Designs Dimensions: 73 L X 90 D X 110 H cm Materials: Walnut Timber, Synthetic Rattan, Linen Upholstery, Bronze Coated Mild Steelwal Founded by South ...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Unique Black Mamba Stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Black Mamba stool by Nawaaz Saldulker Edition 1/1 2020 Materials: Plastic extruded strips handwoven on a mild steel frame Dimensions: 60 x 30 x H 35 cm.
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Gigi Barstool by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Gigi Barstool by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 54.5 x D52 x H 111.3 cm. Materials: Oak w/ natural sealant + Black Steel Footrest *Price without cushion. N I S H is a Cape Town based Fa...
Category

2010s Post-Modern African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved Massive Oak Wood Armchair Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carve massive oak wood armchair inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples. The temple armchair is regarded as the spiritual Godfather of the Nubia Collection. This regal chair...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Outdoor Oil-Treated Oak Wood Armchair with Arabesque-Inspired Carved Backrest
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Outdoor oil-treated oak wood armchair with arabesque-inspired carved backrest. Take comfortable relaxation inside out with our Patio Armchair. Our outdoor armchair is made from trea...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned. This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
Category

Early 1900s Baroque Antique African Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hand-Laid Brass Stars on Blue Straw, Nut-Inspired Armchair with Velvet Cushion
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-laid brass stars on blue straw. Nut-inspired armchair with velvet cushion. Inspired by Nut, the Egyptian celestial goddess of the sky. The brass stars glimmer, contrasting agai...
Category

2010s Modern African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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