A striking 20th-century African chair, hand carved from solid wood with a sculptural pierced backrest worked in a bold geometric pattern. The low circular seat rests on an outswept tripod base terminating in substantial square feet, giving the chair an architectural presence from every angle.
The combination of the openwork back, broad round seat, and three-legged construction recalls traditional East African seating forms, particularly examples associated with Ethiopia, though without further provenance I would keep the attribution simply African. Related Ethiopian chairs are often carved from a single block of wood and combine geometric openwork backs with circular seats and tripod supports.
A beautiful piece of functional sculpture with the irregularities and character of hand craftsmanship. Please contact us for additional photos and information.
To purchase, email us at concierge@flamingoestate.com. Local pickup in LA is available, or select standard shipping with insurance included at checkout.
A striking 20th-century African chair, hand carved from solid wood with a sculptural pierced backrest worked in a bold geometric pattern. The low circular seat rests on an outswept tripod base terminating in substantial square feet, giving the chair an architectural presence from every angle.
The combination of the openwork back, broad round seat, and three-legged construction recalls traditional East African seating forms, particularly examples associated with Ethiopia, though without further provenance I would keep the attribution simply African. Related Ethiopian chairs are often carved from a single block of wood and combine geometric openwork backs with circular seats and tripod supports.
A beautiful piece of functional sculpture with the irregularities and character of hand craftsmanship. Please contact us for additional photos and information.
To purchase, email us at concierge@flamingoestate.com. Local pickup in LA is available, or select standard shipping with insurance included at checkout.
