Rare 19th century Anglo-Indian lounge chair.
Solid hand-carved ebony armchair, curved back, long arms and raised on turned front legs.
Originally caned back, now suede upholstered seat and back.
The chair originates from Ceylon, Galle District.
The toprail is elaborately carved with stylised flower-head and scrolling foliage around a central scallop shell.
The channeled side rails running to swept arms with leaf carved terminals resting on flared tassel and cup supports decorated with lotus petals.
The front and side seat rails are carved with foliate and flowers to the corners above turned front legs.
The rear legs are of square section and slightly shorter so that the chair gently reclines.
