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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Thick Leather Sling Hanging 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 leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category

2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning Ghanaian throne chair, early 20th century. Wood (potentially mahogany) with iron studs and original cowhide seat. Curiously, part of the metal on the backrest reads «made...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Solid Brass, Handspun Wool Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of soli...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of African Chairs, King s Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Chairs

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. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

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, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a r...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Wood

70 s Feel Modern Boucle, Brass Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a minimal aesthetic results in a highly individual unique lounge chair design. The Oromo lounge chair is upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Boucle dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H Materials: Walnut Timber, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery Founded by South Afr...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 198 L X 69 D X 45 H cm Materials: Wire Mesh, African Mahogany, Linen & Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L X 50 D X 98 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, African Mahogany, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life par...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor Black, 21st Century
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal. The ch...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria H 38.5" x W 26" x D 28" / Seat Ht 14" FDV11578 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Beads

Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Blessing upholstered barstool is part of our Blessing collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Blessing bars...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The WHEEL swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rambling Chair in Honey French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Asante (Ashanti) Akonkromfi Chief s Throne Chair, Ghana, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WEST AFRICAN CHAIR Made from hand-carved hardwood with a leather seat and embellished profusely with brass sheets and studs culminating in decorative brass finials. The carv...
Category

19th Century Baroque Antique Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social ra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rambling Chair in Natural French Oak Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Hand Beaded Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a unique touch of artistry and comfort to your space with these Vintage Boho Hand-Beaded Lounge Chairs. These one-of-a-kind chairs feature intricate, hand-beaded detailing that b...
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Textile, Glass, Wood

Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L X 50 D X 70 H cm. Materials: bronze coated steel, leather upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Ro...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Plum Boucle , Bronzed Steel, Brass Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This gorgeous plum Boucle' lounge chair is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement of a piece. The Boucle base is trimmed with genuine ostrich feather trim in a delicate pink, this creates a wispy floating effect. The base and backrest are connected with a sensual bronzed steel spine, fixed with a bespoke solid brass button. This lounge chair is matched with an ottoman that can be purchased separately. Color option in upholstery and feathers are available. Besides the Sofa, Lounge chair & Ottoman, the Ostrich Fluff range is highly customizable, speak to us about the possibilities. We have created large curved sofas for hotels, cinema daybeds for private home cinemas...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mattiwatta Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Mattiwatta bespoke, lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury lounge chair has a frame of solid sand cast brass, the method of san...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stackable Woven Chair
Located in Paddington, NSW
Crafted with striking simplicity and timeless appeal, these woven chairs are handwoven in Africa using durable nylon cord over a hand-beaten, reclaimed rebar steel frame. Each piece ...
Category

Early 2000s Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Soft Leather Mild Steel Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
21st-Century Modern Contemporary Genuine Leather Suspended/Hanging Sling Chair in Brown Ochre by Studio Stirling.
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and a synthetic wicker seating shell. Also available in n...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended 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 functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Recliner Single Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Genuine Leather Brown Sling Chair in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stackable Woven Chair
Located in Paddington, NSW
Crafted with striking simplicity and timeless appeal, these woven chairs are handwoven in Africa using durable nylon cord over a hand-beaten, reclaimed rebar steel frame. Each piece ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also full of history both visually and in their execution. This beautiful pair of chairs is the visual epitome of the tribe’s talents. The thin, wooden yokes...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, ...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Modern Upholstered, Cocooning, Olifant Lounge Chair, with Brass Details
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern and cocooning olifant lounge chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair was named after it's inspiration...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine White Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston bar stool is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This modern style bar stool ha...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 130 L X 125 D X 83 H cm Materials: African Mahogany Timber, Ceramic, Fabric Upholstery Founded...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Ostrich Fluff Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 165 L X 79 D X 85 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Brass, Ostrich Feather Trim, Velvet...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 Stainless Steel, Leather Founded by South Africans...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 97 L X 86.6 D X 66 H cm Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, G...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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.
Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 62 L x 49 D x 69 H cm Materials: Walnut timber, synthetic rattan, brass, linen upholstery Founded by South Africans and life p...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H Materials: Ceramic, brass handle, black cerused oak, leather upholstery ...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large Ostrich Fluff Ottoman by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large ostrich fluff ottoman by Egg Designs Dimensions: 100 L x 100 D x 40 H cm Materials: Ostrich feather trim, velvet upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gr...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, ...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut

Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff lounge chair by Egg Designs. Dimensions: 92 L X 76 D X 85 H cm Materials: bronzed steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronzed Steel Agate Barstool Shagreen vinyl Upholstery Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This classically inspired contemporary bar stool by Egg Designs, has a burnished bronze steel frame and is upholstered in shagreen textured vinyl. This bar stool is recommended for r...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Black Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stellar Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar sofa by Egg Designs Dimensions: 190 L X 95 D X 80 H Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut

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