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Place of Origin: Ethiopian
Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a r...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Chairs

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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.
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1920s Vintage Ethiopian Chairs

Materials

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...
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20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Chairs

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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.
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19th Century Antique Ethiopian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Ethiopian Chairs

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Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ethiopian Chairs

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Teak Wood Framed Chair, with Woven Leather Seat
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1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, charming and unusual mirror and chair set. The mirror is of very heavy wrought iron. The frame is stamped with a floral frieze motif with gilded accents and wavy scal...
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1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
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H 37.01 in W 27.17 in D 1.19 in
Set of 6 American Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six New England Hitchcock Style chairs. Hand painted / stenciled and gilt with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in ...
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Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century
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Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Ethiopian Chairs

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Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century
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Previously Available Items
Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia
Located in Zevenaar, NL
High backed carved chair From the Guarage people of Jimma, Oromia, South West Ethiopia. Mid to early 20th century. Of a single block of indigenous Wanza timber. The distinctive desi...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Ethiopian Chairs

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Fruitwood

Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia
Located in San Marino, CA
High backed carved chair From the Guarage people of Jimma, Oromia, South West Ethiopia. Mid to early 20th century. Of a single block of indigenous Wanza timber. The distinctive d...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Ethiopian Chairs

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Hardwood

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Located in Rochester, NY
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Late 19th Century Antique Ethiopian Chairs

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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20th Century Other Ethiopian Chairs

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Located in New York, NY
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1920s Tribal Vintage Ethiopian Chairs

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Antique Ethiopian Chair
Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of African Armchairs in Wood & Woven Hide, Ethiopia, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ethiopian Chairs

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Hide, Wood

Large Ethiopian Tribal Three-Legged Back Stool Chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
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Hand Carved Rustic Chair from Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
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Located in East Hampton, NY
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20th Century Ethiopian Chairs

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Wood

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