Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
19Thc Pueblo Indian Child's Chair From New Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early Pueblo child's chair from a Santa Fe collection.The construction is mortised and early cut nails.The condition is very good and has a wonderful aged patina.
Wood
Pair of 1930s vintage natural style wood and leather chairs
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of 1930s vintage natural style wood and leather chairs
Leather, Wood
19thc Pair Swiss Elm Hall Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC Pair Swiss Elm Hall Chairs With pierced backs and cleated seats. Measures: W 35 x D 45 x H 93cm. Seat height 44.
Elm
Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
The classic Bertoia wire chair was produced in the standard size for adults, but also in two smaller sizes for children. This pair is the larger of the two kid's sizes. They were often marketed with the Noguchi cyclone side table as a diminutive version of the dinette set to be used as a child's activity table...
Steel
18th Century Elm Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century elm child’s rocking chair, with the shaped sides and top rail with pierced hand holds, lovely patina, circa 1780.
Elm
$1,136
H 29.14 in W 11.23 in D 13.39 in
Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1930s
Located in Valencia, VC
French Folk Art Chestnut Wood Tripod Chair, Art Deco Period, in the Manner of Charles Dudouit, 1930s–1940s A French Folk Art tripod chair in solid chestnut, made circa 1930s–1940s, ...
Wood, Chestnut
Pair of 19th Century British Colonial Child's Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century British Colonial chairs made for children with cane seats, nicely carved arms and half-moon legs.
Wood, Cane
$1,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.5 in
1930s Neoclassical Style Mahogany Side Chairs W/ Ram & Urn - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of carved mahogany neo-classical style side chairs. The backs are carved urns with ram form accents. The striped upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They are ...
Mahogany
Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs
Walnut
Louis XVI Child's Chair in Crewelwork Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous early 19th century child's chair upholstered in civil war era crewelwork linen. In original -as found- condition. Small tear on top edge and right corner in front. Structura...
Upholstery
$3,769
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs
By BIOSCA
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Vintage Spanish Leather and Wood Arm Chairs in the style of BIOSCA, 1970s Spain. These sturdy Brutalist lounge chairs are made with beautiful saddle leather connected with ir...
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Child's Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful and charming child's chair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from richly stained pine and beechwood with iron supports. A wonderful accent piece for any chil...
Iron
$1,739
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Antique Folding Director's Chair, Dark Wood & Cognac Leather, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back. Great comfort. Great patinated vintage condition consistent with age and wear. Sourced from London in t...
Metal
Child's English Regency High Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Period English Regency mahogany high chair with a table form base and detachable chair with 20th century leather seat.
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Children's Horn Chair Upholstered in Leather
Located in Houston, TX
Antique children's Horn chair upholstered in leather. Great children's chair or child's horn chair with beautifully distressed leather upholstery and brass nail head trim. This unusual antique horn chair...
Horn