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Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

$760
£575.92
€663.68
CA$1,074.85
A$1,155.91
CHF 618.07
MX$13,939.96
NOK 7,815.89
SEK 7,121.28
DKK 4,959.16

About the Item

Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns.. A beautiful wabi sabi object with a fine patina. Perfect as a decorative chair for modern interior. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature. It is about the aesthetic of things in existence, that are “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686230620392

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