Traditional African furniture and decor from Hemingway African Gallery, The Manhattan Art & Antique Center [Gallery 96/212.838.3650]
Continuing our NEW Vintage & Antique Finds series, we present five arresting examples of traditional African decor recently added to our online catalog. Each piece hails from a distinct African tradition but they share those two essential qualities of stop-in-your-tracks decor–craftsmanship and stature. To shop these items or learn more, contact Hemingway African Gallery.
1. Makonde Table from southeast Tanzania
Makonde Table. From the Jean-Pierre Hallet Collection. Wood, Tanzania. H: 22″ W: 15″. Click image to shop and see detail views. Hemingway African Gallery [Gallery 96/212.838.3650]
2. Jima Chair from Ethiopia
Jima Chair. Wood, Ethiopia. H: 41″ W: 16″ D: 19″ Click image to shop and see detail views. Hemingway African Gallery [Gallery 96/212.838.3650]
3. Bronze Fan from Benin
Bronze Fan. Bronze, Benin. H: 19″ W: 11″ Click image to shop and see detail views. Hemingway African Gallery [Gallery 96/212.838.3650]
4. Stool with Two Faces from Congo
Stool with Two Faces. Wood, Congo. H: 10″ W: 8″. Click here to shop and see detail views. Hemingway African Gallery [Gallery 96/212.838.3650]
5. Walega Chair from Ethiopia
Walega Chair. Wood and paint, Ethiopia. H: 37″ W: 27″ D: 24″. Click here to shop and see detail views. Hemingway African Gallery [Gallery 96/212.838.3650]