Jimma Chair, Ethiopia

Description:

Chairs in this style come from the town of Jimma. They emulate the personal household furniture of King Abba Jifar. 

This amazing abstract piece is as functional as it is sculptural. It is a great addition to a dining/ living room and is comfortable enough for a reading nook. The striking silhouette composed of carved cut-outs in the wood creates a sculpture worthy as a centerpiece to any room.

Country of Origin:

• Hand crafted in Ethiopia 

Dimensions:

• D:26" W:27" H:43" Seat Height:19"
  
• Depth x Width x Height
• Seat Height: distance from floor to seat.

Materials:

• Sustainable wood from the Wanza Tree (Cordia Africana). The Wanza tree is a common plant that grows across the continent of Africa. It can reach 30 meters high and has a distinct crooked trunk. 
• Paint

About Interior Design at Hemingway Gallery:

Hemingway Gallery and Safaris serves as an unequaled reliable ethical source for creative designers and their clients. We value partnerships with individuals who are open to making a statement with their artistic and historic artifact design choices. Our clients are among the most discerning curators of fine art and notable objects in the world. 45 years of experience allows us to provide creative hands-on collaboration in assessing the critical acquisition and design decisions of the client. We do this by considering indoor/ outdoor space, other works of art in the vicinity, lighting, and the client’s preferences and goals. We engage with each client to create experiences, making the  process less transactional and more relationship oriented. The diaspora of Africa and the safari-home aesthetic can be applied to any space to brilliantly accentuate home lifestyle.

Shipping:

• Due to the size of these chairs, we cannot include shipping in our prices. 
• Shipping is calculated on a case by case basis. This is because sometimes a custom crate is needed. We also want to make sure to get you the best shipping quote so we price out rates after purchase. For a shipping estimate on the large pieces including chairs, please give us a call! 212-838-3650 or email info@hemingwayafricangallery.com
• Free delivery in New York City is available.
• Delivery in the greater New York area is available. Please contact us for pricing.
• We ship around the world! Our website is still new and is not yet processing automatic international shipping rates. Please contact us directly for custom shipping quotes outside the mainland USA (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Our Pricing:

Our pricing correlates directly to the asking prices of our suppliers and artists in Ethiopia and the costs of importing furniture to the U.S. We do offer discounted pricing for our to-the-trade clients. Please contact us directly for more information. 

Further Information:

Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com or call 212-838-3650 with the SKU # for further information on this piece.