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Antique Colonial Children’s Chair – Hand-Carved “Lion Arm” Design – British Raj Period (c. 1880–1920)

Origin: India / Sri Lanka
Material: Solid hardwood (likely teak or acacia)
Dimensions: H 58 × W 36 × D 33 cm (seat height 27 cm)

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Description

Rare and authentic colonial children’s chair from the British Raj era (ca. 1880–1920), exquisitely hand-carved from solid hardwood and richly ornamented with lion-shaped armrests, curved front legs, and a decorative spindle backrest.

This piece is a fine example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, blending European Empire Revival influences with local South Asian woodcarving traditions.
Chairs of this quality were custom-made for children of colonial officials, landowners, or affluent families, serving both as functional furniture and as a symbol of status and education.

The detailing of the lions — stylized yet expressive — shows regional artistic individuality rather than factory precision, indicating a unique, handcrafted workshop piece.

The seat panel was replaced mid-20th century (marked “Bengal Plywood & Allied Products Ltd.”), which confirms a historic repair rather than modern intervention.
The structure remains solid and stable, with a warm, original patina that reflects over a century of careful use and preservation.

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Condition
•	Good antique condition for its age (100–150 years old).
•	Structurally stable and solid.
•	Several small cracks and surface wear consistent with age and use.
•	Seat panel replaced ca. 1950–1970 (Bengal Plywood mark visible).
•	Original carvings, legs, and backrest intact.
•	Beautiful aged wood tone and tactile surface.

This level of wear is entirely natural for a handcrafted chair of this age and adds to its authenticity and charm.

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Provenance

Private Norwegian collection — found on a rural property near Stavanger, after that it had remained in the same family for over 30 years and used regular.
According to the previous owner, the chair was a barn find, originally kept in storage for generations before rediscovery.
Family tradition holds that both children and grandchildren used it as a seat, attesting to its functional strength and sentimental history.

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Attribution & Cultural Context

Such chairs were traditionally made in colonial India or Sri Lanka for wealthy households under British influence.
Their hybrid style — combining European neoclassical proportions with animal symbolism typical of Indian art — is today highly sought after by collectors of colonial and ethnographic furniture.

Comparable examples can be found in museum and private collections of British Raj decorative arts, and are prized for their cross-cultural design and craftsmanship.

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Shipping

Worldwide insured shipping with tracking available.
Local pickup (Norway) possible by arrangement.

Custom fees and/or other fees that apply from importing this item belongs to the buyer.



































































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