A superb quality mid 17th century (circa 1660) solid ebony low chair with intricate carving from The Coromandel Coast, India - the South Indian Coromandel Coast was the centre for production of carved ebony furniture during 1650-1660. This chair consists of a profusely carved top rail of low relief foliate and floral decoration with carved uprights and foliate carved finials to the top. This leads down to seven twist-turned baluster columns with lower rail of low relief foliate and floral carved decoration.The drop in cane seat in good condition, the seat rails profusely carved with low relief foliate and floral carving with carved and shaped frieze to front, side and back.The chair is supported on twist-turned legs with low relief carved blocks to the top and bottom joined by stretchers, the front and rear of twist-turned design and terminating on turned feet.This chair is in very good condition for age, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection. Reference: Similar examples can be found in the book ''Furniture from British India and Ceylon'' by Amin Jaffer, pages 130-137.Size:Height: 30'''' / 76.25cmWidth: 22'''' / 56cmDepth: 21.25'''' / 54cmSeat height: 14.5'''' / 36.75cm******************************************LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.******************************************LAPADA & CINOA member******************************************All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods,�we�feel�that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.******************************************INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK ******************************************Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services******************************************PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.******************************************Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque******************************************Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk ******************************************You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451 ******************************************Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece. ******************************************Thank you for viewing our stock and please don�t hesitate to c...