20,250  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 79 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
79 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA631136
FOR SALE
£575
Email Phone Buy
Save
Antique African Chair
For sale by Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
for sale €673     $730
£575
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2019
Browse dealers 272 items
  • About Us
    Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA631136
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique African Chair

19th century
Description

Unusual Antique African Chair very Cleverly Constructed and Wonderful Patina Circa 1900

Few cracks. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Wooden Chair to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.4cm (22.99")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA631136
Dealers Internal Reference
2059
Dealers Notes

You are most welcome to call or email us with your enquiry.

Please call 07956 448876 (0044 7956 448876 if you are outside the UK) or email us to

Description
Unusual Antique African Chair very Cleverly Constructed and Wonderful Patina Circa 1900

Few cracks. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Wooden Chair to the 1880s.

Height
58.4cm (22.99")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631136
Dealers Internal Ref
2059
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes.
1 / 5
Archive I A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes.

Antique African Chair

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes. View II
Archive III A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07956 448876
Location
London
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 272
Items Sold 303
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
View Dealer Info
Location: London, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Verified
Jun 2019
For Sale
272
Sold
303
A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes.
Antique African Chair
Ref: SA631136
A hand-carved dark wood African chair with a low curved seat, splayed legs, and a tall central backrest featuring carved geometric shapes.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectAccent Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAfrican Tribal
  • MaterialHardwood, Stained Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric carved spine, Curved concave seat, Splayed legs
  • SizeH 58.4 cm (23 in) x W 45.7 cm (18 in) x D 45.7 cm (18 in)

This unusual antique African accent chair, dating from around 1900, is constructed from a dark brown stained hardwood with a rich patina. The design showcases an African tribal style, featuring a low curved concave seat supported by four splayed wooden legs. Rising from the rear of the seat is a tall central backrest with a carved geometric spine composed of stacked turned and shaped wooden sections. Visible details include a few cracks in the timber from age, intricate hand-carved motifs, and simple joined construction methods. The chair measures 58.4 cm high, 45.7 cm wide, and 45.7 cm deep in overall dimensions. In a contemporary home, this striking piece functions as an artistic decorative accent or low seating option in a living room, hallway, or study, fitting naturally within a Glastonbury Boho or eclectic interior scheme.

Traditional African carved chairs and stools traditionally served as ceremonial objects or symbols of prestige and status within a community, crafted by skilled indigenous woodcarvers.

These chairs are typically carved from solid sections of native hardwoods using hand tools such as adzes and chisels, often finished with dark organic dyes or natural oils.

Authentic vintage pieces exhibit surface wear on functional areas like the seat and feet, visible hand-tool marks from carving, and a dark patina developed through age and handling.

A carved tribal chair functions as a sculptural accent piece when placed beside a sofa, in an entryway, or set against a neutral wall to introduce organic texture and geometric form.

Position carved timber away from direct heat sources and damp environments, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and occasionally applying natural wax polish to protect the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories