Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools. The chair also has low turned legs and...
Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk
19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low seat, height measures 6 1/2"-inches, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese bench. A special black lacquered antique Elm wood bench circa 1800. A waisted (refers to specific Chinese furniture construction & joinery) raised top set on frame with hump back stretchers and struts. A most sensational patina of black lacquer worn through to the wood showcases the benches elegant presence and raw beauty. This is an original piece with a 200 plus year history. The raw top is worn silk like smooth from age and use. The reaming black lacquer is thick having an alligatored rustic patina. The construction is solid and strong. Feet having scroll key detail carved to faces with wear prevalent to the bottom of the feet. The humpback struts show ware from one side being more evident then on the other side, more lacquer remains covering one strut. A very significant Antique Chinese Bench...
Elm
$4,747
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
Wooden Nest Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair wooden nest in solid walnut wood, seat and back all in glued and modelled solid walnut parts to create the nest shape. On swivel base in steel in satinated finish. Also ava...
Steel
$1,510
H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social ra...
Wood
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
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 the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$2,800Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 25 in
Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of thre...
Elm, Wood
$760
H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcr...
Wood
$3,800 / item
H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Tribal studio metal chair, in stock Studio built with geometric design in metal with dark bronze patina Metal woven rush seat Back with concentric circles Tubular legs joined by stre...
Metal
$1,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 36 in W 27 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...
Wood
$2,800
H 53 in W 57.5 in D 27 in
Swat Chest from the Swat Valley of Pakistan c1800's Original and Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautifully hand-carved Swat Chest from the Swat Valley of Pakistan. We have had one at home for over 30 years and I had always thought they were Afghan, bu...
Wood
$2,645 / set
H 44.1 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
PAIR OF TRADITIONAL PUNJABI TRIBAL WEDDING CHAIRS FROM PAKiSTAN IN CEDAR WOOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Traditional Punjabi Tribal wedding chairs from Pakistan in Cedar wood Please...
Cedar
$1,095
H 40 in W 23 in D 19 in
19th Century Chinese Yumu Official's Chair with Hand-Carved Splat and Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood 'Official's Chair' from the 19th century, with fretwork and lacquered finish. This Chinese armchair features a rectangular pierced back accented with ...
Elm
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s This Safari-inspired armchair exemplifies refined elegance through its meticulou...
Brass
Campaign Style Safari Chairs, M. Hayat & Bros. 1960-1970
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of British Colonial Campaign style safari chairs / mahogany framework / turned and mortised construction / dark chocolate brown stitched leather seats and backs / stitched le...
Brass
Sold
H 7 in W 39 in D 24 in
Kurdish Soumak Trapping Pillow Made from a Repurposed Rug with Down Insert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Kurdish Soumak trapping pillows are constructed from Soumak rugs that are woven thickly, with color and pattern on top and a rougher back underside - a technique that’s mirrore...
Fabric, Down
Pakistani Tribal Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This low chair was favored by the inhabitants of the mountainous north of Pakistan; the Swat Valley. It dates to the early 20th century. The cord seat has been replaced. Wear consist...
Wood
Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Reclining colonial campaign Chair. A wonderful Anglo-Indian folding chair with an oxblood red leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design of this type of chair is attributed to J. Herbert McNair...
Teak
Sold
H 41.15 in W 27.17 in D 36.03 in
Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair, Reclining Anglo-Indian
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Reclining Colonial Campaign chair. A wonderful Anglo-Indian folding chair with an oxblood red leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design of this type of chair is attributed to J. Herbert McNair...
Teak
Mid-Century M. Hayat & Bros Ltd, Rosewood Safari Chairs
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Voorburg, NL
Superb black leather and rosewood set of safari chairs with a beautiful natural patina. M. Hayat & Brothers produced a lightweight, portable armc...
Brass
Safari Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dapper, Mid-Century safari chair and ottoman crafted with mahogany and soft black leather. Featuring swivel back, sling style seat and arms w...
Leather
Pakistani Tribal Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful wooden chairs like this are indigenous to Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Swat Valley pieces often blend Eastern and Western motifs as the Swat ...
Pair of Safari Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of safari chairs with rosewood and leather. Great patina and scale with buckle detailing.
Brass
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