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Style: Tribal
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 S...
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1890s Nigerian Antique Tribal 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

Primitive 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...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century African chieftain chair from the Oromo people in the eastern part of Ethiopia. The Oromo chairs and seats are all identifiable ...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Side Chairs

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Wood

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched with hide strips, and stretched over a primitive wood frame. Chair is functional, ...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Side Chairs

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Hide, Wood

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

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

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Wood

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

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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.

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