The Colombo Pierced-Back Elbow Chair

Period Inspiration:

A striking Regency-era open armchair - an "elbow chair" in period parlance - reflecting the Anglo-Ceylonese colonial cabinet-making tradition centred on Colombo, whose historic Pettah quarter has been a furniture-making hub since the 17th century. The shaped crest rail sweeps in one continuous line into out-scrolled arms, while the pierced back splat holds a gallery of hand-turned spindles, a motif rooted in Sinhalese decorative carving, braced by a cross-stretcher centred on a carved rosette. 

The arms rest on gadrooned, ring-turned baluster supports echoing the front legs, which are turned, tapered, and finely reeded in the Regency neoclassical manner; the rear legs are plain and raked. The caned seat, woven in the traditional pattern, reflects the ventilated, climate-conscious construction favoured across colonial South Asia. A genuine reminder of the British Ceylon's furniture trade, this armchair pairs Regency proportion with island craftsmanship - equally at home in a period dining set, a library corner, or as a sculptural accent chair in a contemporary room.

Material – Teak wood and natural cane

Dimensions in Inches:

Overall Height - 36
Seat Height - 17
Overall Width - 25
Overall Depth - 26

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 – TCC47

Please Note:
Product images are for design reference. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and natural variations in finish, leather tone, wood grain, and dimensions are part of its character, which make each piece unique. Photographs will be shared during production for your review. Materials such as fabric, leather, and hardware are subject to availability; suitable choices will be offered for your selection where required.