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Style: Tribal
Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA
Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 Ethiopian Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

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 Nigerian Antique Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

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 Ivorian Antique Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Hand-Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Chairs
Pair of Hand-Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Chairs

Pair of Hand-Carved Hardwood Tree Trunk Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Acquired in France these antique carved hardwood tree trunk chairs are a wonderfully organic set.

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20th Century Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

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 South African Vintage Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Tribal side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal side chairs made in a specific country, there are Africa, Ethiopia, and Sub-Saharan Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $760 and tops out at $2,201 while the average work can sell for $1,800.