African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare with 6 hand carved bevelled legs and motif on the back rest.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a simple and artistic wooden stool in stock. This is a stool made by the Senufo tribe, who live in an area spanning the neighboring countries of Mali and Burkina Faso, mainly...
Wood
Rustic Wooden African Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rustic wooden chair finds its origins in the African continent, we date it back to the 1970s.
Wood
Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Located in High Point, NC
These 20th Century African wooden carved chairs from Congo showcase the sculptural elegance and rich craftsmanship characteristic of Central African design traditions.
Wood
$1,668Sale Price|35% Off
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is known as a "palaver" chair. It is handcrafted and elegantly decorated with small g...
Wood
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Wooden Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three wooden African chairs from Congo.
Wood
West african chair, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Exotic wooden chair. West Africa, 1960s.
Wood
Art Deco Club Chairs with Wooden Frame Details, South Africa circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of club chairs beautifully showcase the influence of the Art Deco movement on South African design.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.6 in W 22 in D 17.7 in
contemporary Mboma Wooden Mahogany Chair handmade and Finished with imbuia Stain
By PATE Arts & Crafts
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
First manufactured in 2015. The actual design of the Mboma was inspired by the lines of patterns in African handcrafted creations, ranging from ingese (basket), Kuba (blanket) and Do...
Mahogany
Octagonal Chair
Located in St. Helena, CA
Vintage hand-carved wooden chair from Africa, with a custom leather cushion.
Wood
Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Four Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Superb, unique, genuine this garden lounge set in wood and rattan is graphic. You dream of a different garden, design and original and in addition vintage? Take a seat on these extra...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Seating Set of 4 Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Superb, unique, genuine this garden lounge set in wood and rattan is graphic. You dream of a different garden, design and original and in addition vintage? Take a seat on these extra...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1960s African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden chair with a beautifully seasoned patina was made in Africa, circa 1960.
Hardwood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that marries functionality with cultural expression.
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that marries functionality with cultural expression.
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that marries functionality with cultural expression.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Primitive 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century African Wooden Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Cote d'Ivoire
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Tiny Wooden Chairs in Style African
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of small Style African chairs, dating from the 1960s. The small chairs are made entirely of wood and, as can be seen from the type of design, in Style African .
Wood
19th Century Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian hand-carved mahogany single chair with tripod legs. Tall carved back in traditional design. Very decorative.
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered red in color. Very sculptural, looks good from all angles.
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color. Very sculptural, looks good from all angles.
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered orange in color. Very sculptural, looks good from all angles.
Senufu Guardian African 2-Piece Wooden Interlocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Senufu Guardian African Chair made from 2 interlocking pieces of wood Ivory Coast Large back that is reclined while sitting Height : 41.5 in Width : 21 in Depth :...
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be perfect in a refined, natural and modern decoration.
Wood
Vintage brutalist african chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be perfect in a refined, natural and modern decoration.
Wood
Set of 4 Carved wooden african dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 hand made carved wooden ethnic dining chairs. Ebonized wooden curvy legs.
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be perfect in a refined, natural and modern decoration.
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be perfect in a refined, natural and modern decoration.
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be perfect in a refined, natural and modern decoration.
Wood
Antique brutalist African chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair dating from the 60s.
Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African hand-carved wooden chair with a beautiful dark brown patina.
Wood
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Wood
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Chair of a Single Block Carved on the Back Side
Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Wooden & Leather Africa Chairs from Artona Serie by A. e T. Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set of four Africa chairs was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto "Artona" serie in the 1975.
Aluminum
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the Lobi people, renowned for their functional yet sculptural designs. Hand-carved from so...
Wood
1970s Wooden Camel Chair with Leather Imitation Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wooden Camel Chair with Leather Imitation Seat.
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 66.15 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto Midcentury Set of Sofa and Armchairs "Africa"
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Max Alto
Located in Milano, IT
From here are born collector's items such as wooden chairs Africa.
Fabric, Ebony, Walnut
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Sold
H 28.15 in W 21.07 in D 21.86 in
Africa Ethiopia Old Wooden Chair / Wabi-Sabi Chair / Mingei/African Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce a very nice chair. This is an old chair made in Africa and Ethiopia. As time goes by, the paint on the surface has become thinner, and the atmosphere has ...
Other
African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece
Located in Van Nuys, CA
African tribal hand carved birthing folding chair comprised of two pieces that fit into each other for easy assembly with a large wildlife motif lizard carved relief into the back of...
Wood
African "Gurage" Carved Wooden Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, hand carved wooden chair from the Gurage tribe of Ethiopia.
Wood
Sold
H 48 in W 28 in D 14 in
Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning Friedrich Goldscheider style life size plaster figure of a seated smiling African American boy on a wooden chair. Dimensions: Height 48" inches / 122 cm Depth 1...
Plaster
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...
Wood
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$3,540 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...
Wood
$2,290
H 5.5 in W 48 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Senufo African Gbanda Rustic Bench, Console Table, 20th Century
By Senufo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage African Senufo Long Bench / Table Incredible patina and age. Fully functional and stable. Makes an excellent coffee table, accent bench, etc. 20th Century.
Wood
Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bespoke Neve plaster fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra b...
Plaster
$43,800 / item
H 30 in W 124 in D 42 in
STRATUS Caramel Mohair Sofa with walnut frame by STUDIO BALESTRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
STRATUS Caramel Mohair Sofa with walnut frame by STUDIO BALESTRA Made in Los Angeles COM/COL Available Custom Sizes Available Custom Finishes Available
Mohair, Walnut
Senufo stool or side table from the Ivory Coast
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Senufo stool or side table made from one piece of wood from the Ivory Coast.
Wood
$1,100
H 20.87 in W 16.54 in D 10.63 in
Japanese antique wooden high stool/Taisho-Showa era/Tree branch stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool made from Japanese tree branches. In Japan, chairs like this were often made using natural wood. I think they probably made them themselves and used them as work chai...
Wood
20th Century, Bamileke Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and lively 20th century Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood with a beautifully designed basket-weave pattern, and with a rich patina that only time can bestow. The...
Wood
$3,300 / set
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also ful...
Wood
African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stool/table that is hand carved of solid wood with beautiful grain and aged patina. Both a sculptural & functional piece of art. Slightly curved top and tapered cone legs. This examp...
Wood
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