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Early 20th Century Plantation Chair
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Early 20th Century Plantation Chair

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Description

An early 20th century plantation chair, the chair is made from birch wood with a cane seat which has one very small repair. The chair is large in size with extra long leg rests and is a fine example in very good condition.

Seat Height - 43.5cm

Seat Width - 61.5cm

Overall Length When Leg Rest Extended - 183cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
183cm (72.05")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Antique Teak Plantation Chair to the 1910s.

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SA942539
Description
An early 20th century plantation chair, the chair is made from birch wood with a cane seat which has one very small repair. The chair is large in size with extra long leg rests and is a fine example in very good condition.

Seat Height - 43.5cm

Seat Width - 61.5cm

Overall Length When Leg Rest Extended - 183cm

Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
183cm (72.05")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Antique Teak Plantation Chair to the 1910s.

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An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Plantation Chair

Archive II An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests. View XII
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Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

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An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests.
Early 20th Century Plantation Chair
Ref: SA942539
An early 20th-century British Colonial plantation chair featuring a teak frame, woven cane backrest and seat, turned front legs, and flat extended armrests.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Colonial
  • MaterialTeak, Cane
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Woven cane seat, Extending flat armrests, Reclined backrest
  • SizeH 43.5 cm (17 in) x W 61.5 cm (24 in) x D 183 cm (72 in)

This early 20th century British Colonial plantation chair follows a traditional style suited to warm climates. Constructed from teak, the piece displays a warm brown finish complemented by a woven cane seat and backrest, plus turned front legs and extending flat armrests. Visible details include a small repair on the cane seating, a reclined backrest, and long wooden leg rests. The chair measures 43.5 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, and 183 cm deep when the leg rests are fully extended. In a contemporary home, this large seating option fits comfortably in a sunlit conservatory or a spacious lounge as a distinctive low-slung armchair.

FAQs

A plantation chair, often called a planters chair, is a reclining lounge chair designed in tropical regions during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It features a woven cane back and seat along with extended, flat wooden armrests intended for resting ones legs.

These chairs were primarily constructed from durable tropical hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or rosewood to endure warm, humid climates. The seating panel consists of natural woven rattan cane to allow air circulation.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, turned front legs, flat armrests that pivot or extend, and natural wear to the timber frame. The cane webbing is typically hand-woven through drilled holes along the inside frame rather than glued in as a modern pre-woven sheet.

A plantation chair functions well as an accent seat in a sunroom, library, or living area. Pairing the natural wood tones with botanical textiles, neutral linens, and indoor plants enhances its historical, tropical aesthetic.

Clean the wood frame with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber. Ensure the woven cane remains hydrated by wiping it lightly with water periodically to prevent brittleness and cracking.
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