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Vintage Camel Saddle
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage camel saddle
original good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Luna upholstered armchair with steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
The Luna chair provides easy luxury with generous curves.
Designed and made to last with features
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
$421 / item
Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
A comfortably compact chair, designed and made to last.
M A T E R I A L S
+ Plywood seat, back
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lunana upholstered armchair with steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
The Lunana chair combines elegant forms and timeless functionality; providing a comfortable and
Category
2010s South African Chairs
Materials
Steel
$379 / item
Lounge Chair Model 152 Bwana by Finn Juhl for France
Sons, 1962
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in PARIS, FR
backrest, this chair draws on African and Asian influences to produce a breathtakingly unique design. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
studio apotroes annie comb chair no.10
Located in San Antonio, TX
(both blood and chosen), and the connectivity of hair and food across the African diaspora. Each chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$1,660 / item
studio apotroes annie comb dinning accent chair no.10 solid wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
(both blood and chosen), and the connectivity of hair and food across the African diaspora. Each chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
High Back Recliner in Original Fabric, Designed by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Adjustable high back recliner with original fabric, designed by Folke Ohlsson, manufactured by DUX, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Unrestored item, please note slight tear on the buttoned b...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A Vintage Rare African Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century.
This Vintage Benin Bronze
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of African Beaded Chairs, Nigeria, "Nobility Chairs" for Chiefs Only
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Extensive bead work, black and white plant motive
these chairs are very elegant and will transform
Category
Vintage 1980s African Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beads, Reclaimed Wood
19th c. African Ambo Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hand-carved Ambo chair with one armrest. Traditional incised motifs. Four round tapered legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools
Located in London, GB
African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools. Intricately hand-carved from solid wood, each stool showcases
Category
Antique Early 1900s Stools
Materials
Leather
Pair of African Bronze Figurative Throne Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of African bronze throne chairs with numerous figural sculptures on each. Made in a style
Category
20th Century Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Root Chaise Longue Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Very sculptural 19th century root lounge chair with brown patina.
Category
Antique 1880s Central African Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of George Jetson Style Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Sausalito, CA
A pair of George Jetson style upholstered club chairs, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s African Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Side Chair in Leather by Arrben, circa 1980s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Iconic 1980s chair by Italian manufacturer Arrben in black leather, based on a design by Tito
Category
Late 20th Century South African Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Abstract Expression Chair in Kiaat Wood and Oiled Finish with Nylon
By Bonga Jwambi
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Kiaat wood linseed oiled finish, and nylon rope comfortable sitting base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Benches
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
Mid-Century Modern Sapele Mahogany Armchair with New Green Samurai Upholstery
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A sturdy, typical South African midcentury lounge chair with sapele mahogany frame. The fresh green
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Seating Set of 4 Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
chairs, ideal for outdoor use, perfect on your terrace, above your swimming-pool. Handcrafted, they are
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Rattan and Wooden Lounge and Outdoor Four Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
chairs, ideal for outdoor use, perfect on your terrace, above your swimming-pool. Handcrafted, they are
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Geneva, CH
Produced by Maxalto Italia, the Artona series, a pair of Africa dining/side chairs, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Carved African Chair
Located in Houston, TX
INTERESTING AFRICAN CHAIR WITH CARVINGS
Category
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Africa Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Africa chairs in pallisander, ebony, leather and brass. Designed by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair in Palisander
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, this Africa chair in rosewood or palisander has a suede leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scarpa
Africa
Chair with Cognac Leather Seating
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artona series 'Africa' chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1975
The sculptural chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,000 / item
Africa chair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s.
Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage brutalist african chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s.
Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s.
Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s.
Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s.
Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Africa Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique brutalist African chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
African brutalist wooden chair dating from the 60s.
Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 ‘Africa’ Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Sittard, LI
Set of 4 Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, produced by Maxalto, Italy 1975.
Solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975.
Set of four
The sculptural chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six "Africa" Chairs Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Edited, Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six "Africa" chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa belonging to the series "Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 4 "Africa" chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of 4 Africa chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
The chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6
Africa
Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
A fantastic and highly desirable set 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Africa
Chairs by Scarpa, Finished in Walnut, Ebony and Leather, Signed
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Wonderful set of six 'Africa' chairs from the 'Artona' collection of furniture designed by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artona series 'Africa' chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1975, set of four
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Africa" Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s, Set of Six
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s, Set of Six.
Each chair is a testament
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of six "Africa" chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 6 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975.
Set of six
The sculptural chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970’s
By Maxalto
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Set of 6 Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
Embrace the timeless allure of design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa with Cognac Leather Seating
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975.
The sculptural chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stunning Set of Eight
Africa
Chairs by Scarpa, Walnut, Ebony Brass and Leather
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Wonderful and rare large matching set of eight 'Africa' chairs from the 'Artona' collection of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Africa Chair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970’s (6 available)
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Set of 6 Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto that represent the timeless allure of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa pair of Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Africa chairs, artona series, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975.
The sculptural
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hand-Carved African Chair Sold Through Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved accent chair with animal, human and geometric motifs, Africa 1970’s. This chair was
Category
Vintage 1970s African Chairs
Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Africa Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This sculptural and rare matching set of six 'Africa' dining chairs is part of the Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
Set of 6 ‘Africa’ Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
Set of 6 Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia scarpa, produced by Maxalto. First designed in 1975, these
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set 4 Original vintage ‘Africa’ chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
Original vintage Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia scarpa, produced by Maxalto.
Sold individually or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tobia Scarpa Set of Six Africa Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Africa chairs with structure in walnut wood, seat in black leather, and brass details
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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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