Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
Wood
$19,000Sale Price|24% Off
Rare African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century Offered for sale is a large rare African bronze figurative throne chair from Cameroon.
Bronze
Contemporary Stool in African Walnut, Throne by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool In African Walnut - Throne by Arno Declercq Materials: Made entirely out of solid African walnut Hand turned, sanded and finished with varnish Dimensions: W...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Throne Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic King and Queen chairs are highlighted by a exceptional patina and detailed with incredible carvings and hand-stitched animal hide seat. Great pair for collectors or m...
Hardwood
Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
This decorative bronze chair consists of 44 full-figure sculptures. It is made in a style that consciously references pieces from Benin Cameroon West African cultures.
Brass
Late 20th Century African Carved Throne Chair, Makonde People of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century African Carved Throne Chair, Makonde People of Tanzania Offered for sale is a late 20th century beautifully carved throne chair from the Makonde people of Tanzania.
Wood
$16,000
Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Handmade Benin sculptural tribal bronze figural judgement throne chair. The base of the chair with two tiers of standing figures.
Bronze
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Wood
$2,025 / item
Aile Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Aile stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Signed and numbered Dimensions: L 29 x W 47 x H 45 cm Materials: maple plywood The AILE stool is a unique design inspired by the...
Wood
Large Editioned Photograph Cheetah's Throne by Bjorn Persson
Located in Atlanta, GA
He has spent many years travelling around the world in search of adventure and spectacular images. Part of Björn’s African Collection, Cheetah’s Throne is an iconic image capturing a...
Paper
Unavailable
H 61 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A Vintage Rare African Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century.
Bronze
Pair of African Bronze Figurative Throne Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of African bronze throne chairs with numerous figural sculptures on each.
Bronze
The Great Throne (African Leopard), Oil Wildlife Painting
By Grant Hacking
Located in Newburyport, MA
An original, signed wildlife landscape in oil on canvas titled The Great Throne; a painterly yet detailed depiction of the majestic African leopard, in a state of repose on a sturdy ...
Oil
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
The President of Congo's throne at the Expo Hannover 2000 Congo's / Zaire's National Pavilion. It is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhino...
Hardwood
Lucite "Ashanti Bench" by David Barrett
By David Barrett
Located in New York, NY
Interpretation of traditional African wooden throne in heavy Lucite and giltwood by David Barrett, circa 1990.
Giltwood, Lucite
Bronze inlaid 19th century Anglo-African Throne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual Throne definitely from Africa but probably Colonial and most likely Anglo-African.
Cane
Detailed caned & bronze inlaid 19th century Anglo-African throne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual Throne definitely from Africa but probably Colonial and most likely Anglo-African.
Brass
Bronze Benin Throne Chair
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a solid cast bronze African throne chair from the country of Benin. Displayed are a head/ lead figure flanked by 4 female figures that support the arms while sitting.
Bronze
Antique African Queens Throne Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
African Ashanti queens royalty bench. The throne seat is carved from one piece of wood with its original patination to the finish.
Hardwood
Sold
H 61.42 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Exceptional Bamum Tikar Throne, & footstool West Africa, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
Rare African Bronzed Tikar Throne with Stool, Handcrafted Tribal piece from Cameroon This stunning and intricate bronzed throne with matching stool is an authentic example of Tikar ...
Wood
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Carved Bamileke spider armchair from Cameroon, circa 1980s. hand-carved dark wood armchair with rounded, open-work back, round seat and open work pedestal base. Two available - sold ...
Wood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Exquisite African Sculptural Lion Throne 1 Piece of Solid Hand Carved Wood
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very exquisite African Sculptural Lion throne made from 1 piece of solid (probably teak) wooden trunk that must have had a circumference of more than 1.5 meters.
Teak
Sold
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Exquisite African Sculptural Lion Throne 1 Piece of Solid Hand Carved Wood
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very exquisite African Sculptural Lion throne made from 1 piece of solid (probably teak) wooden trunk that must have had a circumference of more than 1.5 meters.
Teak
Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Multicolor Flower Throne Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this pair of magnificent Vintage African Yoruba pair of Chairs in Multicolor beads.
Glass, Wood
African Ceremonial/ Chief’s Carved Throne Chair Tanzania, circa 1900
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a tall carved African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair. The chair is over 100 years old and was carved in one piece from a single tree trunk.
Wood
Sold
H 50 in W 20 in D 20 in
Large African Figural Throne Chair by the Nyamwezi People, Tanzania 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Carved out of one piece of wood this sculptural Chief's Throne Chair represents a long standing tradition among the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. A male figure carved in haut relief h...
Wood
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H 34.26 in W 32.29 in D 20.48 in
Old African Tribal Throne in Solid Wood and Brass with Brown and Yellow Colors
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This armchair is circa from the end of 19th century, to the beginning of the 20th century. This is an attribute of power, given to the tribal chiefs. The wood is, solid wood, that ...
Brass
Vanity or Side Chair, Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
Side or vanity sculptural chair by Guillerme et Chambron. Influenced by African chairs and thrones. French oak and upholstered seat.
Oak, Upholstery
Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
The article said that Trapnell had a good export business and recently produced a throne for an African potentate and a State saloon for the Emperor of Brazil's railway carriage was ...
Walnut
African Carved Burled Wood Throne Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy carved natural hardwood arm chair with high back and cut out slots and triangle motifs. The tub mounted on a single circular slab for the seat. Raised on three heavy curved c...
Wood
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautiful decorative carvings and so...
Wood
African Chokwe People Chief Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
African chief throne chair from the Chokwe tribe of Angola or the south western part of the Peoples Republic of the Congo ( formerly Zaire ) hand-carved wood with copper brass metal ...
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very sculptural mahogany root lounge African chair. One of a kind African Tribal Baluba Chief’s reclining throne chair from Katanga.
Mahogany
Sold
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of Side or Vanity Tripod Chairs Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of oak and fabric side or vanity tripod sculptural chairs by Guillerme et Chambron. Influenced by African chairs and thrones. French oak and original upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Oak
African Throne
Located in Washington, DC
Probably a Chief's Throne from the Dogon Tribe
Wood
Unusually Large-Scaled Carved Wood African Throne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large-scale and beautifully carved African (Ethiopia) wood throne with fantastic geometric details.
Wood
$8,625 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$9,564 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$6,869 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,074 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Douro Bedside Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Douro Bedside Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The bedside table features two drawers with handles and legs decorated with a hand ca...
Oak
$1,290 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
El Topo • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...
Wood, Sheepskin
$30,060Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
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