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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
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Primitive Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair. Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
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The thin, wooden yokes and carved legs define this pair of chairs. The wooden crosspieces are fastened
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 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
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
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s.
Each chair is hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 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
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
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
in hand-carved wood. The chairs are made by Yoruba tribes, who inhabit the Western coast of African
Category
Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 27.56 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. This folding chair, made up of
Category
Early 20th Century African Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
1980s Handcrafted Chair Carved in Wood with Wildlife Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spectacular solid wood chair with an intricate hand-carved design, depicting a wildlife scene with
Category
Late 20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
1850s Pair of Hand-Carved Moroccan Corner Chairs with Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
This elegant pair of Moroccan corner chairs stands out for its intricately carved woodwork, a
Category
Antique 19th Century African Corner Chairs
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Mild Steel Made in South Africa A bolster blanket / neck cushion not included – the chair is very
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
Modern Sling Butterfly Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless butterfly chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
Category
2010s South African Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.12 in W 13.59 in D 34.65 in
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa 'Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
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
Category
20th Century African Tribal Primitives
Materials
Wood
Ethnic Senoufo Chair in Solid Wood from the 50s African Design Ethnic Armchair
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful ethnic Senoufo armchair from the 60's coming from Africa. Structure and seat in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 24.41 in
Set of two african 1960s scissor chairs with decorations
Located in Copenhagen, DK
These chairs are brought to Denmark from Africa - more specific Cameroon or South eastern nigeria
Category
Vintage 1960s Cameroonian Brutalist Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved wooden stool was made in Tanzania by hand with native repair. The patch was added
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique pair of Levantine black and mother of pearl inlaid side chairs. Both chairs are intricately
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
South African POW Mission Style, Hand Carved Chair, St Helena, circa 1900
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
An antique, hand carved chair from the early 1900s. This chair was made with a pocket knife by a
Category
Antique Early 1900s South African Mission Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 19.1 in D 17.72 in
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 24.22 in W 7.09 in D 31.89 in
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhinoceros, and
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 43.71 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
woven along the seat, and fastened along a hand carved wooden frame. It has a symbol of fire in the
Category
2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Other
Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs
Located in Cape Town, WC
seating for this chair. Threading the “riempies” through holes alongside the seat allow for it to be
Category
20th Century South African Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Small chair in carved wood with ethnic motifs, with original seating in animal leather.
Category
Vintage 1940s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
The Slank Occasional Chair
By George Gibbens
Located in Cape Town, WC
found in beech. Only when each chair has been hand-finished to perfection is it unleashed into the world.
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Nguni Dining Chair in Iroko with Crosshatch Weave
Located in Dobbs Ferry, NY
The Nguni dining chair is handcrafted from solid timbers.
The crosshatch stitching provides a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Organic Modern Dining Room C...
Materials
Cord, Wood
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
before being sealed with wax. The wood is hand carved and the bronze is handmade to create leopard spots
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bronze
Atang Tshikare, monolith, chairs and side table and sculpture
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
the north western province of South Africa. The artwork can be viewed as a cross section of a mountain
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
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
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal yoke back low chair.
Vintage hand carved African Baule
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal
Date of manufacture: circa late 19th to mid-20th
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved African Chair Sold Through Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved accent chair with animal, human and geometric motifs, Africa 1970’s. This chair was
Category
Vintage 1970s African Chairs
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine unique African hand carved folding children chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 21.66 in
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
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
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
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
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
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair Hand-Carved from Wood in a Single Block
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair hand-carved from wood in a single block.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Two Pairs of African Chairs Carved Animals Wood Armchairs Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two Pairs of Vintage African Hand carved wood Chairs with animals, early 20th Century
Four
Category
Early 20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tanzanian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Studded Wood Reclining Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fantastic example of a primitive vintage African studded wood reclining chair.
This
Category
20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Hand-Carved from Wood in a Single Block
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair Hand-Carved from wood in a Single Block.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century African Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Chief Chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful carved tribal African 'chief' chair with hand carved massive wood.
Beautiful design
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Ashanti stools
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African Ashanti stools
Wear consistent with age and use.
ethnic furniture - wabi sabi
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique pair of Levantine pewter and mother of pearl inlaid side chairs
Both chairs are intricately
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Chairs
Materials
Pewter
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single piece of wood with lovely patina. A beautiful piece of art or a
Category
Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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African Hand Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African hand carved chair available at 1stDibs. Each African hand carved chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, reclaimed wood and walnut. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage African hand carved chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an African hand carved chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right African hand carved chair, those designed in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African hand carved chair over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris and Baule Tribe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an African Hand Carved Chair?
The average selling price for an African hand carved chair at 1stDibs is $1,720, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $6,600 for the highest priced.
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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.
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