Baoule/ Baule Chair

This authentic Baule chair originates from the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire, a culture renowned for its refined woodcarving tradition. Traditionally, chairs like this one were reserved for elders, chiefs, or respected members of the community, serving both as functional seating and as symbols of status, authority, and cultural identity.

Carved from a single piece of hardwood, the chair displays the Baule’s characteristic attention to proportion, form, and surface detail. The gently curving seat, rounded armrests, and subtle sculptural accents give the piece a quiet elegance, while the worn patina and natural variations in the wood reveal its age and life in daily use. Each mark tells a story of hands that shaped it and generations that have respected it.

Beyond its practical function, the chair is a sculptural object—its presence anchors a space with warmth, rhythm, and history. In contemporary interiors, it works as a statement piece, a conversation starter, or a collector’s centerpiece, embodying the intersection of art, ritual, and everyday life.