Ceylon Plantation Chair in Teak & Cane

Period Inspiration:

A magnificent testament to colonial craftsmanship, this Ceylon plantation chair embodies the refined elegance of British colonial Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Expertly crafted from rich teak wood with cane panels, this planter's chair represents a distinctive furniture form that evolved in the tropical colonies of South and Southeast Asia.

The defining feature of this plantation chair lies in its ingeniously extended armrests, originally designed to accommodate the weary planter's legs after long days overseeing tea, rubber, or coconut estates across Ceylon's verdant highlands and coastal lowlands. 

The chair showcases exceptional period craftsmanship with its gracefully scrolling arm supports, meticulously turned spindle gallery that frames the sides, and substantial bulbous-turned legs that speak to the robustness required of colonial furniture. The generous proportions reflect the leisurely pace of plantation life, where the evening hours were spent on wide verandahs overlooking emerald estates.

Both the seat and tall backrest feature authentic cane webbing - a material perfectly suited to tropical environments for its breathability and natural cooling properties. This open-weave technique, borrowed from indigenous Asian furniture traditions and refined by colonial craftsmen, allowed air circulation essential in Ceylon's warm, monsoon-affected climate.

These kind of planter’s chairs would have originally furnished the plantation bungalow's verandah or drawing room, where British colonials, Burgher elites, and prosperous local merchants gathered for evening sundowners, discussing the day's harvests, monsoon predictions, and news from Colombo. Each curve and joint whispers stories of a vanished world - of crisp white linens, the distant ring of estate bells, and the romance of a bygone tropical empire.

Today, this Ceylon plantation chair serves as both functional seating and sculptural art, bringing warmth, history, and exotic sophistication to contemporary interiors. Its neutral cane tones and rich wood harmonize beautifully with both traditional and eclectic modern aesthetics.

Material – Teak & Cane

Dimensions in Inches:
Height: 42
Width: 23
Depth: 26
Seat Height: 16
Arm Height: 25

Please note that each piece is handmade. There could be a slight variation (up to 2 inches) in dimensions.

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands. 

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCC17