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Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
$17,731 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$17,731 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Fabric Cushions 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Cream Boucle
, Bronzed Steel, Brass
Feather Trim, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
in South Africa.
The lounge chair is constructed in two section, these are connected via two bronzed
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Livingston Wingback by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
, Synthetic Rattan, Linen Upholstery, Bronze Coated Mild Steelwal
Founded by South Africans and life
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$14,988 / item
70
s Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass
Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, wingback lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg
Category
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
in South Africa
Chair Information
These chairs are made from mild steel and are very durable
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,400 / item
Acrylic, Brass Detailed, Cream Boucle
Retro Style Barstool Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
barstool height.
Contact us to discuss. The Anhele chair can ship from South Africa for the US market or
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Carved and Painted Nyala Style Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
originally inspired by the timid Nyala antelope from the Bale Mountains of East Africa. These chairs are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
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, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' hea...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Artona 8551 Sidechair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
, it is part of the iconic Artona collection collection (also known for the Africa Chair).
The Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
A Pair of Sculpted African Lounge Chairs Africa 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A pair of African sculpted lounge chairs Africa 1970s.
Exotic wood.
In good condition.
Report
Category
Vintage 1970s Cameroonian Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's.
Beautifully hand
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item
Category
Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Club Chairs with Wooden Frame Details, South Africa circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Africa, whose architecture and design focused on geometric shapes and bold colours.
When club chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s South African Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa
By Yoruba Tribe
Located in London, GB
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair, West Africa
A traditional Yoruba royal beaded chair, handcrafted in
Category
Late 20th Century Sahrawi Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beads
Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
additional charge
Contact us for cushion options – sold separately
Made in South Africa
Chair Information
Category
2010s Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
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
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
$19,000 Sale Price
24% Off
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs with African Mudcloth Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blending old-world craftsmanship with global design influences, these handcrafted chairs feature
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
from hand-hammered brass. This piece has great energy and patina, giving it a cool vibe. African
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set Of Four Louis XV Chairs with African Mudcloth Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The African mud cloth gives them a contemporary feel.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
$16,000 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa
Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
solid, firm, and stable. A rare sculptural piece of African craftsmanship, not many of these remain
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa
Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
solid, firm, and stable. A rare sculptural piece of African craftsmanship, not many of these remain
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort
Congo
Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegance to its aesthetic. Inspired by an African chair Ruth brought home as a souvenir, the design of this
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
part of Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa.
They make stools like this, beds, etc., and create furniture
Category
20th Century Ivorian Other Stools
Materials
Wood
Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Located in Markington, GB
Colonial rocking armchairs, circa 1900, originally used in a South African boarding school. These chairs
Category
Antique Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$2,259 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “Africa” dining chairs and an “Artona” table, designed by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
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
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm
Materials: Polished
Category
2010s South African Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$7,761 / item
Wicker Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm
Materials: Polished
Category
2010s South African Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$6,479 / item
Modern Sling Chair Soft Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of
Category
2010s South African Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
$2,150 / item
Supended Chair Bubble in Pink
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The BUBBLE hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Modern Nest-Egg Steel Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Benches
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Iconic Nest-Egg Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a
Category
2010s South African Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,400 / item
Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,800 / item
Modern Steel Outdoor Basket Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Basket hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,000 / item
Melon Hanging Swing Chair Modern Daybed In/Outdoor White
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
intersecting, the patterns in dragonfly wings and cracked soil.
The chair has been designed to be very
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Thick Leather Hanging Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of
Category
2010s South African Rustic Bedroom Sets
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
Keys Chair in Dedar Adamo
Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Modern High Quality Leather Angular Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,150 / item
Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair White Vegan and Eco Friendly
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our sling hanging chair which is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly-
sustainable
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Hanging Sling Chair for Outdoor in Greys
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our OUTDOOR SLING hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,800 / item
Modern Steel Gold Egg Chair for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Modern Bubble Hanging Chair with mildew resistant pancake Cushions
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
African Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African chair in wood finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,100
A
Picasoesque
African Chair
Located in London, GB
A TRIBAL CHAIR, THE CARVED FACES REMINISCENT OF A PICASO PAINTING.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of North African Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Moroccan Art Deco style bergeres with intricate inlay in geometric patterns. Seat is 16" from floor.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Lounge Chairs
Pair of Moroccan North African Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mother-of-pearl inlaid carved wood side chairs with later leather seats and nailhead trim.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
$2,800 / set
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Alias
Located in Wilnis, UT
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico
Category
Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
This piece is made with a single piece of wood. The wood is burned then brushed with a steel brush before being sealed with wax. The wood is hand carved and the bronze is handmade to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bronze
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African Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of African chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique African chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 670 antique and vintage African chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 210 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. African chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern African chairs are of considerable interest. Large African chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller African chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.07 inches in width — may make for a better choice. African chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and Joanina and David Pastoll are consistently popular.
How Much are African Chairs?
Prices for African chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African chairs begin at $0 and can go as high as $230,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,844.
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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