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Indian Wedding Chair
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Indian Wedding Chair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Lovely example of a Punjabi wedding chair, hand crafted and hand painted in beautifully bright and decorative colours.

Some wear to the paintwork, scuffs etc but overall this colourful chair is in good sound condition, with wonderfully vibrant colours, its a real eye catching piece.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 44" 112 ... floor to seat height 15" 38 cm

Width 22" 56 cm

Depth 20" 51 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Painted Indian Wedding Chair to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
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SA1017414
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3510
Description
Lovely example of a Punjabi wedding chair, hand crafted and hand painted in beautifully bright and decorative colours.
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Some wear to the paintwork, scuffs etc but overall this colourful chair is in good sound condition, with wonderfully vibrant colours, its a real eye catching piece.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 44" 112 ... floor to seat height 15" 38 cm

Width 22" 56 cm

Depth 20" 51 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Painted Indian Wedding Chair to the 1920s.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1017414
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3510
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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A low Indian wedding chair featuring red lacquered turned wood, decorative spindle backrest, painted floral details, and a woven green cord seat.
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Archive I A low Indian wedding chair featuring red lacquered turned wood, decorative spindle backrest, painted floral details, and a woven green cord seat.

Indian Wedding Chair

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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 120
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A low Indian wedding chair featuring red lacquered turned wood, decorative spindle backrest, painted floral details, and a woven green cord seat.
Indian wedding chair
Ref: SA1017414
A low Indian wedding chair featuring red lacquered turned wood, decorative spindle backrest, painted floral details, and a woven green cord seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectAccent Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndian Ethnic
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Textile
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsTurned spindles, hand-painted lacquer, ornate finials, woven seat
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This 1920 Indian wedding chair in the Indian Ethnic style is constructed from wood, lacquer and textile, finished in bright red with multi-coloured hand-painted floral details, gilded elements and a green woven cord seat. The accent chair stands on rounded ball feet beneath thick turned posts, with upright armrests terminating in domed finials, a high spindle-work backrest set with decorative painted roundels and beaded rows, and a small hanging pendant beneath the front rail showing wear to the paintwork and scuffs consistent with age. Measuring 112 cm high, 56 cm wide and 51 cm deep with a 38 cm floor-to-seat height, the piece serves as a striking decorative accent in a living room, hallway or bedroom setting.

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An Indian wedding chair is a low-seated ceremonial chair traditionally associated with Gujarati and Rajasthani marriage rituals. Known for brightly coloured lacquer finishes and intricate turned woodwork, these seats were historically crafted for brides and ceremonial functions.

These chairs are constructed from turned hardwood elements that are coated in layers of hand-applied lacquer and decorated with painted floral or geometric motifs. The seat panel is typically hand-woven using natural twine or coloured cotton cord.

Authentic examples feature hand-turned wooden posts, traditional spindle backrests, woven rope seating, and layered lacquer paintwork displaying minor surface wear consistent with age rather than modern spray finishes.

A low Indian accent chair functions well as a standalone decorative focal point in a living room corner, hallway, or bedroom, contrasting effectively against minimalist backgrounds or complementing eclectic textiles.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to protect the painted details. Avoid liquid cleaners, harsh detergents, direct sunlight, and humid environments that could damage the lacquer coating or weaken the woven cord.
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