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Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa design "Africa" chair for the Artona line by Maxalto, Italy. Elegant and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Africa" chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
6 chairs
79 x 56 x 46 cm
Brass, Leather, Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Set of Six Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of six stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Today, these chairs are valued as works of art and historical artifacts and are often displayed in
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of four stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Ten Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of ten stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
it is rare to find these types of chairs. Style: Eastern Africa Subestilo: Eastern Tanzania Function
Category
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Alias
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico
Category
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
West african chair, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Exotic wooden chair. West Africa, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s African Benches
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach
By Kallenbach, John Tabraham
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach
Note the Joinery. detail Photos
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Africa Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight Africa chairs with structure in walnut wood, seat in black leather, and brass details
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four "Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Africa” chairs were born from the creative genius of design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the mid-1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Stunning set (8) of Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for MAXALTO Italy
By Maxalto
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning set features eight Artona series "Africa" dining chairs designed by the renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Africa Chairs (8) By Afra And Tobia Scarpa Maxalto Walnut, Black Leather, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, brass, Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.1 in W 22.44 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair.
The two-part structure can be
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
3-legged African Wood Chair with Scalloped Back
Located in Toronto, CA
Three-legged East African chair, dating from the first half of the twentieth century, made of black
Category
Vintage 1940s African Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
3-legged African Wood Chair with Flat Back
Located in Toronto, CA
Three-legged African chair, dating from the first half of the twentieth century, made of black
Category
Vintage 1940s African Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beads
Dining chairs "Africa" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three wooden African chairs from Congo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s Hand-Carved African Tribal Chairs with Intricate Figurative Detailin
Located in London, GB
These stunning early 1900s hand-carved African chairs showcase intricate craftsmanship and cultural
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Pair of 1970s Esko Pajamies Lounge Chairs
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Esko Pajamies “Africa” chairs for Asko. Finland. Unique chairs made of oak, brown leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
African Palawar folding chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptural African Palawar folding chair. Carved from one piece of hardwood. With a motif
Category
20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 32.09 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" 8 Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Argelato, BO
-2019). These are important and comfortable chairs, which in style are very reminiscent of the "Africa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 32.09 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Wood + Black Leather Dining Chairs Attributed to Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstery. Drawing inspiration from the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the silhouettes are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
lies in the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
designers and is also found in the 121 chairs for Cassina or the Africa chairs for Maxalto.
Increasingly
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Wood
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the design lies in the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Tribal chair, Africa
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A hand-carved Tribal chair with a turtle in the back.
(South?) Africa, ca. 1950. Two-piece
Category
Vintage 1950s South African Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chair for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cognac leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Theo Ruth for Artifort Teddy 'Congo' Chair
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
African chairs, hence the name "Congo".
It was reupholstered in beautiful high quality cotton teddy by our
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the design lies in the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the design lies in the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
and is also found in the 121 chairs for Cassina or the Africa chairs for Maxalto.
Spinzi is a Milano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
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African Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of African chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct African chairs — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 190 antique and vintage African chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 71 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art African chairs are consistently popular styles. Some African chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller African chairs, measuring 8.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and Joanina and David Pastoll each produced beautiful African chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are African Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,557, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $57,600 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About African Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
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