Anglo Indian Armchair Appraisal

Anglo-Indian Plantation Style Armchair

This is a hand-carved solid hardwood armchair, likely made of Sheesham or Teak, exhibiting a design that blends colonial influence with regional craftsmanship, typical of 20th-century Indian or South Asian furniture. The chair features an elaborate backrest with a pediment-style top rail, a row of pierced diamond/star fretwork, and a series of turned spindles. The horizontal slatted seat is designed for airflow in warm climates. The armrests are gracefully contoured with scrolling terminals that flow into turned supports. Condition-wise, the wood displays a warm, medium-brown patina with visible grain patterns; however, there is a notable structural issue where the front-left armrest support has separated or broken from the seat frame. Fine dust is present in the crevices of the carvings, and minor surface scratches are visible on the legs and seat slats. The turned, bulbous legs suggest a provincial interpretation of Victorian or Regency styles, often seen in 'plantation' or 'veranda' furniture. There are no visible maker's marks, which is common for artisanal pieces of this type.