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Pair of 19th Century Anglo-indian Ebony Armchairs
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Pair of 19th Century Anglo-indian Ebony Armchairs

19th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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A splendid pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved ebony open arm library chairs; finely carved in solid ebony. 

From the Galle District, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The shaped crest rails finely carved with a large central scallop shell flanked by scrolling foliage; above shaped caned backs with styff leaf and reeded frames, having long scrolled arms headed with scroll corbels and terminating within S shaped scrolls. The cane seat with moulded frames and leaf carved front rail with carved large flower head corners. 

Raised on tapering reeded legs carved with further foliate carved leaves and buns; terminating in castors. The square tapering rear legs giving the seat a slight incline for comfort. 

A similar documented chair is illustrated in A Jaffer, "Furniture from British Indian and Ceylon: A catalogue of the Collection in Victoria and Albert Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum, 2001 page 378".

Circa 1840. In good condition with an excellent patina.

H: 103 cm (40 9/16")

W: 68 cm (26 3/4")

D: 79 cm (31 1/8")

Seat Height 42.00

Seat Width 54.00

Seat Depth 50.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these Anglo-indian Ebony Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1138951
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
A splendid pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved ebony open arm library chairs; finely carved in solid ebony. 

From the Galle District, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The shaped crest rails finely carved with a large central scallop shell flanked by scrolling foliage; above shaped caned backs with styff leaf and reeded frames, having long scrolled arms headed with scroll corbels and terminating within S shaped scrolls. The cane seat with moulded frames and leaf carved front rail with carved large flower head corners. 

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Raised on tapering reeded legs carved with further foliate carved leaves and buns; terminating in castors.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

The square tapering rear legs giving the seat a slight incline for comfort. 

fig 1. A pair of 19th century Anglo-Indian armchairs crafted from dark ebony wood featuring intricately carved details and woven cane seats and backs.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century Anglo-indian Ebony Armchairs

A similar documented chair is illustrated in A Jaffer, "Furniture from British Indian and Ceylon: A catalogue of the Collection in Victoria and Albert Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum, 2001 page 378".

Circa 1840. In good condition with an excellent patina.

H: 103 cm (40 9/16")

W: 68 cm (26 3/4")

D: 79 cm (31 1/8")

Seat Height 42.00

Seat Width 54.00

Seat Depth 50.00

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these Anglo-indian Ebony Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138951
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

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Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jakewright
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A pair of 19th century Anglo-Indian armchairs crafted from dark ebony wood featuring intricately carved details and woven cane seats and backs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialEbony, Cane, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsIntricate relief carving, Caned back and seat, Scroll arms, Turned legs with castors
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

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Anglo-Indian furniture merges British structural forms with intricate indigenous Indian carving techniques and native hardwoods, produced during the British colonial period.

Construction typically utilises dense native timbers such as ebony, rosewood, or teak, frequently paired with woven cane panels for ventilation in tropical climates.

Authenticity is indicated by dense, aged hardwoods, hand-carved detailing with natural irregularities, traditional joinery methods, and the presence of patina consistent with age.

These statement pieces act as focal points and pair effectively with minimalist or contemporary furnishings, providing a strong textural and historical contrast.

Maintain the wood with occasional applications of microcrystalline wax, avoid direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the cane work, and dust gently with a soft cloth.
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