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
Mid-Century Rosewood Prayer or "Cockfighting" Chair by M. Hayat & Bros
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking example of Mid-Century Modern design with a Brutalist edge, this three-legged chair (often referred to as a prayer, smoking, or cockfighting chair) was crafted by the reno...
Wood
$4,724
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
$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
$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 Highwood, 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
$1,250
H 34 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder. Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MAD...
Leather, 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
$3,400
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back, adorned with scrolling patterns and a central splat, accented with low-relief motifs surrounded by pierced foliage. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers and accented with petite scrolls on the apron, echoing the feet's scrolling extremities. With its lovely patina and exquisite carved décor, this Chinese 19th century rosewood chair...
Rosewood
English Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Cockfighting Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Victorian Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button back and arms. Seat has tan piping on arms and back and brass studding on seat. Chair...
Leather
Sold|$3,850
H 66.5 in W 61 in D 24.5 in
Chinese Antique General's Armoire Rustic Cabinet 19th Century Northern Frontier
Located in Somis, CA
A huge General's armoire from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post. Commanding at over 5' wide with solid structure and bold features, this exceptional piece dem...
Wood
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Brass
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
$2,411
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 30.32 in
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...
Wood
$2,656 / 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
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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