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Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
Category

2010s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wenge

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his
Category

2010s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Cord, Leather, Oak

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Qwanta Totem Chair
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
experimentation and evolution of the African Birthing Chair. It is assembled from two pieces by sliding a backrest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Ash

Qwanta Totem Chair
Qwanta Totem Chair

Qwanta Totem Chair

H 33 in W 26 in D 31 in
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair

Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair

H 41 in W 22 in D 35 in
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
In the verdant landscapes of South Africa, Ardmore Ceramics births a wonder: the Lizard Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Sculpture, hand made in South Africa

Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Sculpture, hand made in South Africa

H 2 in W 4 in D 5 in
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Birthing Stool, Dark Walnut Finish, 4 in Stock
Category

Early 2000s American Stools

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool

H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
, Provenance:uk Collection The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
pair in good condition. Period Early 20th century The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art

H 10.63 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair was a birthing or "star gazing" chair. It is made from a single piece of wood.
Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire
Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire

Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire

H 23.25 in W 46 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair
Located in London, GB
of a lounge. Simple form with lovely etched decoration to the sides. Africa, c1980s
Category

Mid-20th Century African Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair
Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair

Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 33.08 in
1960s African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
indented seat and resembles African birthing chairs, frequently carved with decorative or animal motifs
Category

Vintage 1960s African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1960s African Wooden Chair
1960s African Wooden Chair

1960s African Wooden Chair

H 33.9 in W 15.4 in D 33.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

2010s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

H 41.5 in W 22.5 in D 34 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece
African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece

African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece

H 40 in W 18 in D 30 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair

H 48 in W 33 in D 23 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African tribal hand carved birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood backrest, with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair

H 43.5 in W 22.5 in D 36 in
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair

H 41.5 in W 22.5 in D 34 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much higher than average
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
African Birthing Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare authentic birthing chair. There are images of both boy and girl on the upper back.
Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

African Birthing Chair
African Birthing Chair

African Birthing Chair

H 36 in W 16 in D 30 in
Pair Antique African Birthing Stools
Located in US
Pair Of Low Carved Wooden African Stools. Great Decorative Accessories Or Flanking A Fireplace
Category

Antique 19th Century African Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique African Birthing Stools
Pair Antique African Birthing Stools

Pair Antique African Birthing Stools

H 26.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Mid-20th Century African Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-20th century African birthing chair with giraffe and elephant carving, made for export to the
Category

Mid-20th Century African Chairs

Mid-20th Century African Chair
Mid-20th Century African Chair

Mid-20th Century African Chair

H 40 in W 16.5 in L 40 in
African Birth and Stargazing Chair
Located in Notting Hill, GB
African birth chair, most likely from Mali. Also known as a stargazing chair.
Category

20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Birth and Stargazing Chair
African Birth and Stargazing Chair

African Birth and Stargazing Chair

H 16.5 in W 33 in D 31 in
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back
Category

Vintage 1920s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

H 26 in W 19 in D 11 in
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels. Quatrefoil
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair

H 28 in W 20 in D 15 in
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African Birthing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African birthing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African birthing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and ceramic. There are 31 variations of the antique or vintage African birthing you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African birthing — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African birthing, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made African birthing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Moooi and Jan Ernst de Wet are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Birthing?

Prices for an African birthing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $37,928, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
Questions About African Birthing
  • What is an African birthing chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.