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Unusual Pair of Anglo Indian Elbow Chairs
John Howkins Antiques
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Unusual Pair of Anglo Indian Elbow Chairs

19th century
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A rare pair of interesting Anglo-Indian Officers Mess elbow chairs. Made from local Indian timber, these chairs have oval rattan backs set within an ornate carved and fretted frame. The shaped and scroll arms joined to the rattan seats and standing on unusual tulip style fluted legs with outswept feet. In good strong useable condition with a few old repairs associated with age and use. Each chair has signs of a label to the centre of the back rail (see photo). Sizes:- Max.Height...34''...86.5cm. Width...20.5''...52cm. Seat Height...17''...43cm. Max.Depth...22.5''...57cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Carved Anglo Indian Armchairs to the 1850s.

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SA869204
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20325
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A rare pair of interesting Anglo-Indian Officers Mess elbow chairs.
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Made from local Indian timber, these chairs have oval rattan backs set within an ornate carved and fretted frame.
John Howkins Antiques

The shaped and scroll arms joined to the rattan seats and standing on unusual tulip style fluted legs with outswept feet. In good strong useable condition with a few old repairs associated with age and use. Each chair has signs of a label to the centre of the back rail (see photo). Sizes:- Max.Height...34''...86.5cm. Width...20.5''...52cm. Seat Height...17''...43cm. Max.Depth...22.5''...57cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Carved Anglo Indian Armchairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA869204
Dealers Internal Ref
20325
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A pair of carved wooden Anglo-Indian elbow chairs featuring oval caned backrests surrounded by pierced floral carving and woven cane seats.
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Archive I A pair of carved wooden Anglo-Indian elbow chairs featuring oval caned backrests surrounded by pierced floral carving and woven cane seats.

Unusual Pair of Anglo Indian Elbow Chairs

Archive II A pair of carved wooden Anglo-Indian elbow chairs featuring oval caned backrests surrounded by pierced floral carving and woven cane seats. View II
Archive III A pair of carved wooden Anglo-Indian elbow chairs featuring oval caned backrests surrounded by pierced floral carving and woven cane seats. View III
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A pair of carved wooden Anglo-Indian elbow chairs featuring oval caned backrests surrounded by pierced floral carving and woven cane seats.
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Anglo-Indian furniture originated during the British colonial period in India, combining classic European silhouettes with intricate traditional Indian carving techniques and native hardwoods.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense indigenous hardwoods such as teak, padauk, or rosewood, frequently incorporating woven cane panels for ventilation in humid climates.

Authentic pieces feature dense, heavy tropical timber, detailed hand-carving displaying local floral or foliage motifs, and traditional joinery designed to withstand climate variations.

These chairs function effectively as statement carvers at the head of a dining table or paired alongside a neutral sofa to introduce texture and historic architectural interest.

Keep the timber moisturised with natural beeswax and avoid direct heat sources, while occasionally dampening the underside of the cane to maintain elasticity and prevent sagging.
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