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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Ethiopian Dark Wood Low Tribal Chair with Removable Panel Back
Ethiopian Dark Wood Low Tribal Chair with Removable Panel Back

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 Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

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Wood

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s

Located in Beograd, RS

LISTED PRICE IS PER PIECE. WHEN PURCHASING PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH CHAIR YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. In this listing you will find 3 gorgeous and very sculptural antique Western African Stargazer chairs...

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1890s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

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Wood

Walnut Timber, Rattan, Linen Livingston Dining Room Chair
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Linen Livingston Dining Room Chair

Walnut Timber, Rattan, Linen Livingston Dining Room Chair

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Livingston Dining Room Chair - Tala Collection by Egg Designs The Livingston Dining Room Chair is a standout piece from the Tala collection, meticulously designed by Egg Designs. Th...

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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out. Beautiful natural wooden vains. Good condition...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Baule Ceremonial Chairs from Ivory Coast
Pair of 19th Century Baule Ceremonial Chairs from Ivory Coast

Pair of 19th Century Baule Ceremonial Chairs from Ivory Coast

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite pair of 19th-century ceremonial chairs originates from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship and rich artis...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Tribal chair, Africa
Tribal chair, Africa

Tribal chair, Africa

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A hand-carved Tribal chair with a turtle in the back. (South?) Africa, ca. 1950. Two-piece, comfortable and strong.

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1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way with different characters and animals represented on the whole chair. Decorative ch...

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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

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Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair

Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair has a solid Merbau timber frame with solid brass details. It is upholstered Monkey Bean, Parakeet Ardmore Fabric...

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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Awa" side chair by Babacar Niang
"Awa" side chair by Babacar Niang

"Awa" side chair by Babacar Niang

By Babacar Niang

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural "Awa" side chair in metal and leather. Designed and made by Babacar Niang, Senegal, 2014.

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2010s Sub-Saharan African Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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