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A Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs Chairs
John Carroll Antiques ltd.
for sale €11,115     $12,065
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A Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs Chairs

19th century
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A very stylish pair of Regency Ceylonese bergère armchairs The beautifully carved backs and swooping arms, stylish ball and claw feet most suited for a relaxing on the veranda or library.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
111cm (43.70")
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John Carroll Antiques ltd. has dated these Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1232688
Description
A very stylish pair of Regency Ceylonese bergère armchairs The beautifully carved backs and swooping arms, stylish ball and claw feet most suited for a relaxing on the veranda or library.
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
111cm (43.70")
Date of Manufacture

John Carroll Antiques ltd. has dated these Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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John Carroll Antiques ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2025
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A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese carved ebony armchairs featuring woven cane seats and backrests, scrolled armrests, and carved paw feet.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese carved ebony armchairs featuring woven cane seats and backrests, scrolled armrests, and carved paw feet.

A Pair of Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs Chairs

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese carved ebony armchairs featuring woven cane seats and backrests, scrolled armrests, and carved paw feet. View II
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A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese carved ebony armchairs featuring woven cane seats and backrests, scrolled armrests, and carved paw feet.
A PAIR OF CEYLONESE EBONY ARMCHAIRS CHAIRS
Ref: SA1232688
A pair of 19th-century Ceylonese carved ebony armchairs featuring woven cane seats and backrests, scrolled armrests, and carved paw feet.
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Ceylonese colonial furniture combines traditional European forms with indigenous South Asian craftsmanship and dense native hardwoods. Typically produced during the 19th century in Sri Lanka, these pieces feature intricate carving, dark timbers, and woven cane elements adapted for tropical climates.

Solid native hardwoods, predominantly solid ebony, calamander, and satinwood, were constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Woven natural cane or rattan was incorporated into the seats and backrests to allow airflow in hot climates.

Authentic pieces display significant weight due to the high density of genuine ebony wood, along with hand-carved details showing subtle irregularities. Look for traditional hand-woven cane fitted directly through drilled holes in the timber frame, alongside natural age-related patina on the wood finish.

These dark, sculpted armchairs serve as dramatic accent seating when paired with neutral upholstery, light timber flooring, and linen textiles. Their sculptural silhouettes create strong visual contrast in minimalist or transitional living spaces.

Dust the carved woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish sparingly to nourish the timber. Keep the cane element away from direct heat sources and apply light moisture periodically to prevent the woven fibres from drying out and snapping.
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