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Antique Ethiopian Chair

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hide, Wood

19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
Carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood, this nineteenth-century Gurage low-set chair from
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
$2,059
H 28.3 in W 13.3 in D 22.8 in
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Ethiopian chair in hand carved wood with rich patina, with woven leather seat.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Leather, Wood

Antique Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Ethiopian Tribal Chair with Woven Leather Seat
$2,673
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian primitive carved wooden side chair. Hand carved. Recently refinished.
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1920s Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
$4,800
H 27 in W 21.5 in D 22 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
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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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
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Animal Skin, Leather, Wood

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Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian Jimma chair carved from one piece of hardwood. Beautiful dark brown patina.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual and rare Ethiopian high-back chair hand carved from hardwood.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Antique Ethiopian Jimma Chair
Ethiopian Jimma Chair
H 29 in W 27 in D 17 in
Ethiopian High Back Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An early Ethiopian high back chair carved from one piece of iron wood. Unusual six-leg format.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian High Back Chair
Ethiopian High Back Chair
H 36 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
Ethiopian Gurage Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Beautiful example of an Ethiopian Gurage chair carved from one single piece of hardwood. Back
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Ethiopian Gurage Chair
Ethiopian Gurage Chair
H 34 in W 13 in D 16 in
chieftain chairs
Located in St. Helena, CA
antique chieftain chairs from ethiopia, sold as a pair
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

chieftain chairs
chieftain chairs
H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in
19th c. African Ambo Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hand-carved Ambo chair with one armrest. Traditional incised motifs. Four round tapered legs.
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th c. African Ambo Chair
H 25.75 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous old Ethiopian chair. Great Patina and feeling in the carving. There are some small
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Bohemian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair
H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in
Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Ethiopian chair carved from beautiful dense wood. It is very elegant and serves as a
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1920s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
H 35 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Large wood Ethiopian chair.
Located in New York, NY
Large Jima chair for a Chief, handmade out of 1 piece of wood.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Large wood Ethiopian chair.
Large wood Ethiopian chair.
H 47 in W 32 in D 27 in
Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved wooden chair from the Western Ethiopian Empire. A slightly concave seat sits
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
Rare Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered orange in color. Very
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color. Very
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th Century Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered green in color.    
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative hand-carved wood chair. Weathered red in color. Very sculptural
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th Century Ethiopian Wooden Chair, Africa
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian hand-carved mahogany single chair with tripod legs. Tall carved back in
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Brown Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Natural mahogany color.   
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Weathered Blue Carved Wooden Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered blue in color.  
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Weathered Red Carved Wood Chair, Ethiopia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Ethiopian decorative carved wood chair. Weathered red in color.   
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

19th Century Ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare 19th Century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair. Well patinated and good colour
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

A rare 19th century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare 19th century ethiopian one piece dug out hardwood chair, well patented and good colour.
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19th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia
Located in San Marino, CA
High backed carved chair From the Guarage people of Jimma, Oromia, South West Ethiopia. Mid to
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Set Of 4 Ethiopian Matched Chairs Circa 1900
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
SET OF 4 ETHIOPIAN MATCHED CHAIRS CIRCA 1900 HEIGHT: 40" - 36 1/2" SMALLEST
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Old artisan hardwood carved chairs. An impressive e-catcher. As a set certainly unique. The
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Minimalist Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Hardwood

Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
Old Carved Hardwood Chairs
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
19th Century African Wood and Leather Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African hand carved wood chair w/ leather goatskin hide woven webbing in original as
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Goatskin, Wood, Hide, Leather

Vintage Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-carved Ethiopian chair. It is carved from heavy, dense wood and has a wonderful
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Vintage Ethiopian Chair
Vintage Ethiopian Chair
H 36 in W 21 in D 16 in
Antique Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
This hand carved wooden chair is from the Jima people of Southern Ethiopia. A slightly concave seat
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1920s Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Ethiopian Chair
Antique Ethiopian Chair
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Ethiopian High Back Carved Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Ethiopian high back carved chair. This Traditional Ethiopian chair was hand carved
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19th Century Ethiopian Aesthetic Movement Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Walga Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
, Ethiopia. With its geometric patterned back support, round concave seat, and tripod legs, this chair has
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Walga Chair
Ethiopian Walga Chair
H 37.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique Side Chair from Ethiopia with Lattice Back
Located in New York, NY
A very good hand-carved Ethiopian side chair, with good age and very nice surface patina. These
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Colonial Revival Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Gurage Tribal Carved Wanza Wood Throne Jimma Chair from Ethiopia
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful hand-carved Jimma chair with tripod legs from a single piece of dense wanza wood
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Sculptural Ethiopian Jimma Chair, Carved from One Piece of Wood, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Sculpted with no joinery, hand carved from a single block of Wanza (commonly known as Sudan Teak). Distinctive dark chocolate patina from this dense African wood. Unusual central bra...
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1880s Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Teak

African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900 s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful tribal chair is carved from one piece of wood and was traditionally reserved for the
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from
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Early 1900s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Fur, Leather, Wood

Antique African Hand-Carved Gurange Bench Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare Gurange small sized chair or bench with a rustic African feel and wonderful sculptural
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1910s Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Teak

Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique high back chair with a coptic cross. These seats were designated for a highly
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Ethiopian Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ethiopian high-back chair with brass shell casing adornments on seat and top of backrest. These
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chair
Ethiopian Chair
H 35.5 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Fantastic and graphic hand carved sculptural chair from the Gurage People of Ethiopia. It is carved
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
H 34.5 in W 15.25 in D 16 in
Ethiopian Carved Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Exceptional form on this Ethiopian chair carved from a single piece of wood. Great triangular
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Carved Chair
Ethiopian Carved Chair
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Ethiopian sculptural chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian sculptural carved wooden chair in dark patina from the Jimma people in Southern Ethiopia
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian sculptural chair
Ethiopian sculptural chair
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Sculptural Ethiopian Two Piece "Recliner"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully solid two piece African "recliner".
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Early 20th Century Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Throne Chair
Throne Chair
H 46 in Dm 29 in
African Ironwood and Leather Chief s Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chief's chair in iron wood and goat skin. Original patina. Very sturdy.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

African Ironwood and Leather Chief
s Chair
African Ironwood and Leather Chief
s Chair
H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Antique Wood and Leather Bench with Great Patina and Clean Lines
Located in New York, NY
chair/bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great presence. CH371.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Leather, Wood

Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
Located in Dorchester, MA
This carved wooden chair most likely comes from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. A capacious
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
Ethiopian Chair of Carved Wood
H 40.5 in W 24.25 in D 25 in
Ethiopian High-Back Wooden Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ethiopian geometric high back chair from the Jimma people of Southern Ethiopia. Circular, slightly
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

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Wood

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Unusual circular cutout designed Ethiopians Chief chair carved from a single piece of wood
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ethiopian Chair

Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
Ethiopian Chiefs Chair
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

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Antique Ethiopian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Ethiopian chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every antique Ethiopian chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Ethiopian chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.

How Much is a Antique Ethiopian Chair?

An antique Ethiopian chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,407, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.

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 Antique Ethiopian Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.