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.
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
$787Sale Price|30% Off
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
$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
Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
Pine
$1,377Sale Price|20% Off
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
$3,731
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
$4,340 / set
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
Italian chairs in straw and wood for Sautto e Liberale, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chairs in straw and wood for Sautto e Liberale, 1930s Set of six chairs with straw seats and backs. The frame, armrests, and legs are round, black-painted wood. Produced in 1...
Straw, Wood
Vintage Pair of Safari-Style Leather Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pair of Safari-Style Leather Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
When the Art Deco movement reached major Chinese cities like Tianjin and Shanghai, the design aesthetic that emerged was the perfect intersection of European modernism and Ming-dynas...
Marble
$1,670 / set
H 44 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Industrial Bench Made "Westport" Style Factory Task Chairs, 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual handmade factory task chairs, late 1920s, early 1930s. Retain original gray painted surface. Wonderful patina. Nice design.
Wood
$4,500 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six French Art Deco Chairs, Burl Wood & Leather, Circa 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined set of six French dining chairs dating from the 1930s, crafted in striking burl wood that showcases beautifully figured grain and warm tonal depth. Each chair features a gr...
Leather, Burl
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs. Crafted from oak, they feature elegant, contoured back panels and plywood se...
Oak, Plywood
Austrian chairs in wood by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian chairs in wood by Thonet, 1930s Set of six chairs made entirely of wood. Features a contoured wooden seat, a backrest with a double horizontal crosspiece, and slightly arch...
Wood
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
Southwestern Painted Buckskin Lounge Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
A southwestern painted buckskin lounge chair by artist Zona Pilgreen. 38 inches wide by 43 inches deep by 33 inches tall; seat height 15 inches
Leather
Southwestern Painted Buckskin Ottoman
Located in Savannah, GA
A southwestern painted buckskin ottoman by artist Zona Pilgreen. 27 ½ inches wide by 23 ½ inches deep by 15 ½ inches tall
Leather
Sold
H 19.5 in Dm 16 in
Vintage Apache Round Handwoven Rattan Natural Fiber Drum Side Drink Table Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Reminiscent of exotic travels, the Apache Stool features a solid rattan frame supported by steel cross Top with water hyacinth webbing and cotton rope knot decor...
Steel
Sold
H 45 in W 32 in D 33 in
Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Armchair Club Library George II
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wingback chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved cabriole legs in front and square splayed legs at back. Lets are connected by a turned H-stre...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 38 in D 31 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Wool & Cashmere Ganado Navajo Deep Red Armchair & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage Ralph Lauren custom Ganado Navajo deep red wool and cashmere blend skirted armchair and crescent ottoman. Ganado Arizona is home to N...
Textile, Wool
Pair of North or Native American Chairs in Leather and Wood
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exceptional handcrafted pair of North / Native American chairs in wood and leather. Manufacturer: Unknown Designer: Unknown Country: North America Model: chairs Material: Leat...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Rare Mexican Equipale Antique Native American Tribal Chairs Side & Dining Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare vintage / antique Mexican Native American Equipale table two chairs and side table This suite is very rare and beaut...
Leather, Wicker
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