Anglo Indian Carved Armchairs 1900 - 1920

Name: A Pair of Beautifully Carved Anglo Indian Armchairs C1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1216611
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleAnglo-Indian Colonial
MaterialTeak, Cane
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFoliate openwork carving, Woven cane seat, Turned front legs, Swept arms
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

A pair of Anglo Indian Colonial armchairs from 1900 combines rich woodwork with textured seating. Made from warm brown timber with a dark finish, the frames display intricate openwork foliate carving depicting acanthus leaves across the upper and lower backrests. Reeding runs along the curved frames and swept arms, terminating in ball-shaped terminals above tapered turned front legs that rest on small round feet. The seats comprise tightly woven patterned rush in a pale golden tan tone, complementing the dark grain of the wood. Each chair measures 90 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. Suitable for use in a traditional library, a country house hallway, or as statement seating in a living room, these armchairs bring texture and historical character to an interior. The sturdy construction offers comfortable seating while displaying traditional craftsmanship. Placed symmetrically beside a fireplace or flanking a console table, the pair creates an impressive focal point in any reception room or study space.

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Anglo-Indian furniture developed during the period of British presence in India, combining traditional European furniture forms with intricate indigenous carving techniques and local hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, and padauk.

Seating from this tradition typically incorporates dense native hardwoods carved with floral or foliate patterns, frequently paired with woven cane seats designed to suit tropical climates.

Authentic pieces from around 1900 exhibit deep hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, natural age-related patination on the timber, and hand-woven cane inserts.

These carved wooden armchairs serve as focal accent seating alongside clean-lined modern upholstery, providing architectural interest, rich timber tones, and natural texture to balanced spaces.

Preserve carved timber by dusting regularly with a soft brush and applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally, while maintaining ambient humidity to prevent the woven cane seat from drying out.

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A Pair of Beautifully Carved Anglo Indian Armchairs C1900

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